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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 24, 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: 03:00
Mayor Ann Schneider called the meeting to order at 7:02 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: 04:20
• Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of November as Native American Heritage Month Mayor Schneider read the proclamation.
Association of Ramaytush Ohlone (ARO) Executive Director. Dr. Jonathan Cordero received the proclamation.
• Proclamation Proclaiming November 11, 2022 as Veterans' Day Mayor Schneider invited Councilmember Papan to read the proclamation.
Veterans Benny Allen. III. Gabriella Antoinette, Jake Pavlovsky. Nephi Vaisalo, Ginika Ngene, Tony Ramirez., Dwight Washington, Martin Hill, Annette Ward, Michael Burroughs, and Joel Manzano from the Rollins Gateway at Millbrae Station received the proclamation. • Proclamation Proclaiming November 13-19 as United Against Hate Week Mayor Schneider invited Councilmember Fung to read the proclamation.
Mills High School Leadership Students Isabella Chan, Ellie Lau, and Isabelle Tam received the proclamation.
• Proclamation Proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Mayor Schneider invited Councilmember Cahalan to read the proclamation.
Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) Chief Executive Officer Karen Ferguson, PhD received the proclamation.
• CORA Speak Up Campaign Presentation
CORA Chief Executive Officer Karen Ferguson, PhD presented the presentation. • Millbrae and Burlingame Shoreline Area Protection and Enhancement Project Update OneShoreLine Chief Executive Officer Len Materman and Project Manager Makena Wong presented the presentation.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Mauricoo Hamani
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." 355
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2. AGENDA OVERVIEW/STAFF BRIEFING Video Time: 1:15:25
• Calendar of events - INFORMATIONAL
• Report of bills and claims - INFORMATIONAL
City Manager Tom Williams updated the City Council on the following:
• Lincoln Circle Project Completion within the next two weeks. > Submit your application for the Social Equity and Cultural Inclusion Committee. • The Community Enhancement Advisory Committee is excited to host the Halloween Home Decorations Contest again this year; submissions are accepted on our Millbrae Works App.
Upcoming Events:
• October 27, 2023 - Cultural Arts Advisory Committee Dia De Los Muertos Celebration • October 28, 2023 - Millbrae Lions Monster Mash and Bash • October 29, 2023 - Millbrae Rotary Kids Carnival
• November 4, 2023 - Electronic & Clothing Reuse & Recycle Drop Off November 9, 2023 - Water Conservation Workshop
• November 11, 2023 - Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony The City Council agreed to move Item #14 after the Consent Calendar.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Video Time: 1:25:51
• Regular meeting minutes of June 27, 2023 - ACTION
• Regular meeting minutes of July 11, 2023 - ACTION
Motion by Goodman/Papan to approve the two sets of meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 5- O by voice vote.
ORAL REPORT FROM CITY COMMITTEE/COMMISSION CHAIRS
• None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Video Time: 1:26:56
The following members of the public spoke:
• Michael Kelly
CONSENT CALENDAR Video Time: 1:28:43
5. Receive and File Monthly General Fund Financial Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2023 - ACTION
Waive the Second Reading and Enact Ordinance No. 805 Amending the Millbrae Municipal Code Sections 8.05.1200 (Notice/Delinquent Accounts/Shutoffs/ Reconnection) and 8.05.1260 (Discontinuation of Water Service) - ACTION
Resolution No. 23-75 Approving Salary and Benefit Modifications for Unrepresented Management and Confidential Employees - ACTION
Mayor Schneider stated for the record that she received written comments from Teamster Unit 856 Representative Mark Leech on Item 7.
Motion by Fung/Papan to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
The City Council agreed to move Item #14 after the Consent Calendar. 356
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PUBLIC HEARING Video Time: 1:30:05
• None
NEW BUSINESS Video Time: 1:30:15
14. Discussion and Consider Appointments to the Planning Commission - ACTION The City Council interviewed four candidates at the Special City Council meeting before the Regular meeting for two vacancies.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Fung/Goodman to reappoint Maureen Davis to the Planning Commission for a full-term ending June 30, 2027. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
The Council discussed Planning Commission candidates.
Motion by Papan/Cahalan to appoint Samuel Chui to the Planning Commission for a partial term ending June 30, 2025. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
EXISTING BUSINESS Video Time: 1:41:11
8. Millbrae Homelessness Engagement Local Program (H.E.L.P.) Quarter 3 Update - ACTION LifeMoves Associate Director of Homeless Outreach Teams Dee Ann Garcia presented the report.
The following members of the public spoke:
Mauricoo Hamani
• Chris Denucci
Motion by Goodman/Fung to receive the Millbrae Homelessness Engagement Local Program (H.E.L.P.) Quarter 3 Update. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
9. Review and Recommend for Adoption by the City Council Amendments to Title 8, Public Works, Chapter 8.65 of the Millbrae Municipal Code, Prohibiting the Installation of Synthetic Grass and Artificial Turf Landscaping - ACTION
Video Time: 2:08:12
Community Development Director Andrew Mogensen
The Council asked questions of staff and provided comments.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Dianne Wolke
Motion by Fung/Goodman to waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Title 8, Public Works, Chapter 8.65 of the Millbrae Municipal Code, Prohibiting the Installation of Synthetic Grass and Artificial Turf Landscaping with a minor amendment to Page 4 - Synthetic illegally installed are permitted to remain until January 1, 2028 under certain conditions. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
10. Overview of Signalized Intersection at Millbrae Avenue and Magnolia Avenue - ACTION Video Time: 2:35:01
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Public Works Director Sam Bautista presented the report. Senior Engineer Armando Mora was available to answer questions.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Ron Raquel
Motion by Fung/Goodman to receive the Overview of the Signalized Intersection at Millbrae Avenue and Magnolia Avenue. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
11. Return as requested 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 from the October 10 City Council Meeting - ACTION
Video Time: 2:51:42
The following members of the public spoke:
• Stephen Rainaldi
• Stella Lau Patricia Lam
• Marge Colapietro
• John Chang Jean Wong
Sissy Riley
Recess into Closed Session at 10:01 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION Video Time: 3:03:06
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4); One (1) Case
Video Time: 4:32:42
The Regular City Council meeting reconvened at 11:30 p.m.
City Manager Williams stated that the City Council met in Closed Session pursuant to Government Codes §54956.9(d)(4) anticipated litigation, the Council provided instructions to legal counsel.
Motion by Fung/Cahalan to extend the meeting to midnight. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
Continued discussion on Item #11.
EXISTING BUSINESS Video Time: 4:33:25
11. Return as requested 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 from the October 10 City Council Meeting - ACTION
The Council discussed the item.
Motion by Schneider/Goodman to appoint Councilmember Fung as Mayor and Vice Mayor Goodman to remain as Vice Mayor for the 2024 term.
The Council agreed to hear the next item so that Assistant City Attorney Conneran can verify if there are restrictions on office appointments outside of the December rotation date.
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NEW BUSINESS Video Time: 4:33:25
12. Resolution Supporting the City of Millbrae El Camino Real (Highway 82) Complete Street Project and Authorizing Submittal of an Application for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority's 2023 Measure A and Measure W Highway Call for Projects - ACTION Public Works Director Sam Bautista presented the report.
The Council asked questions of staff and provided comments.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Goodman/Fung to adopt Resolution No. 23-76 Supporting the City of Millbrae El Camino Real (Highway 82) Complete Street Project and Authorizing Submittal of an Application for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority's 2023 Measure A and Measure W Highway Call for Projects. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
Motion by Goodman/Fung to extend the meeting to 12:30 a.m. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
13. Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute the Program Supplemental Agreement No. F012 to Administering Agency-State Agreement for Federal Aid Projects No. 04-5299F15 for Traffic Calming on Park Blvd, San Anselmo Ave, and Santa Teresa Way - ACTION Video Time: 5:02:43
Public Works Director Sam Bautista presented the report.
The Council asked questions of staff and provided comments.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion Papan/Fung by to adopt Resolutions 23-77 and 23-78 Authorizing City Manager to Execute the Program Supplemental Agreement No. F012 to Administering Agency-State Agreement for Federal Aid Projects No. 04-5299F15 for Traffic Calming on Park Blvd, San Anselmo Ave, and Santa Teresa Way.
Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
Mayor Schneider stated for the record that Item #14 was heard after the Consent Calendar.
14. Discussion and Consider Appointments to the Planning Commission - ACTION (Heard after the Consent Calendar)
11. Return as requested 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 from the October 10 City Council Meeting - ACTION
Video Time: 5:08:00
Continued discussion on the motion by Schneider/Goodman to appoint Councilmember Fung as Mayor and Vice Mayor Goodman to remain as Vice Mayor for the 2024 term.
Assistant City Attorney Conneran responded that the statutes found do not apply to the motion on the floor as it is not an election year.
The Council provided comments.
The motion carried by 4-0-1 by roll call vote, with Councilmember Papan abstaining. 359
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The Council requested a legal presentation on the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA) and the analysis of the recent CVRA decision.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Video Time: 5:18:47
The City Council decided to forgo Council comments.
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 5:19:00
With no further business to discuss, the City Council meeting is adjourned at 12:18 p.m. in memory of longtime Mills High School Basketball Coach Dave Matsu.
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=J5jera3V1bw
Minutes approved on February 13, 2024.
BY: APPROVED:
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