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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 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
CALL TO ORDER MILLBRAE CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 5:14
Mayor Ann Schneider called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Ann Schneider, Councilmembers Anders Fung and Angelina Cahalan.
Councilmember Gina Papan is excused.
Vice Mayor Maurice Goodman joined the meeting virtually and reported that he has the need to participate remotely under AB 2449 Just Cause and the Brown Act. Vice Mayor Goodman responded to the following questions to address the AB 2449 requirements:
1) Please generally describe the circumstances relating to the need to participate remotely.
Response: Allending a conference for cily business.
2) Please confirm that you will have audio and video throughout the meeting.
Response: Yes.
3) Lastly, please disclose if there are any individuals over the age of 18 present in the room and. if so, the general nature of their relationship with you.
Response: None.
Four members of the City Council are present, three of which are in the Council Chambers.
Vice Mayor Goodman has not exceeded the annual limits as of this meeting:
• Just Cause no more than two times a year - current count 2 • AB 2449 no more than 3 months, or 20% of regular meetings - current count 2 The City provides a two-way audiovisual platform so the public can remotely hear and visually observe the meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG
1. CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATION Video Time: 7:23
• Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of November as Family Court Awareness Month Mayor Schneider read the proclamation.
Family Court Awareness Month Committee Member Joan Collins received the proclamation. • Millbrae Library Annual Report Presentation
Millbrae Library Interim Branch Manager Carmen Letona Adams presented the Annual Report. 363
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2. AGENDA OVERVIEW/STAFF BRIEFING Video Time: 30:43
• Calendar of events - INFORMATIONAL
• Report of bills and claims - INFORMATIONAL
• Report out from November 14, 2023 Closed Session
City Manager Tom Williams stated that on November 14, 2023, the City Council met in Closed Session ursuant to Governmental Code §54956.9 to discuss Existing Litigation regarding County of San Mateo el l. v. Monsanto et. al. At that meeting, the City Council took no reportable actions • Veterans Day Salute and Flag-Raising in partnership with OneVet One Voice and Millbrae Lions Club with special guests from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard and Sheriff's Activities League and the United States Army Recruiting Unit to honor veterans • The sandbag station located on Millbrae Ave between Palm and Hazel refilled > Central County Fire Department Annual Toy Drive, drop off new unwrapped toys at Fire Stations #37 and #38, City Hall, and the Recreation Center.
Upcoming Events:
• Monday, November 20, 2023 - State of the City
• Saturday, December 2, 2023 - Pictures with Santa at the Gazebo • Saturday, December 2, 2023 - City of Millbrae Chamber of Commerce Holiday Tree Lighting • Saturday - December 9, 02 Mile Ritation Mune fion Hold Boutique The Council agreed to move New Business Items #12 and #13 to the Consent Calendar and remove Items #5 and #6 for discussion.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Video Time: 36:22
• Special meeting minutes of July 19, 2023 - ACTION
• Regular meeting minutes of July 25, 2023 - ACTION
• Special meeting minutes of August 16, 2023 - ACTION
• Special meeting minutes of August 29, 2023 - ACTION
Motion by Goodman/Fung to approve the four sets of meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote.
4. ORAL REPORT FROM CITY COMMITTEE/COMMISSION CHAIRS
None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Video Time: 37:17
The following members of the public spoke:
Amy Lauer
• Michael Kelly
• Justin Liu
CONSENT CALENDAR Video Time: 46:41
5. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with the County of San Mateo to provide Office of Emergency Services District Coordinator Services in an amount not to exceed $59,700 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 - ACTION (Removed for a separate consideration)
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Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting (LWC) for the preparation of Objective Residential Design Standards, related Zoning Code Amendments, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Clearance in an amount not to exceed $500,000 - ACTION
(Removed for a separate consideration)
Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 806 Amendments to Title 8, Public Works, Chapter 8.65 of the Milibrae Municipal Code, Prohibiting the Installation of Synthetic Grass and Artificial Turf Landscaping - ACTION
8. Resolution No. 23-81 Approving a Contract Change Order to the Millbrae Recreation Center Project with Blach Construction Company in the Amount of $139,029 for the Lincoln Circle Infrastructure and Pavement Improvements and Amending the Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024 Capital Improvement Program - ACTION
12. Consider Appointment to the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustee - ACTION
13. Consider Appointments to Community Enhancement Advisory Committee, Economic Vitality Advisory Committee, and Youth Advisory Committee - ACTION Motion by Fung/Cahalan to approve Items #7, 8, 12, and 13. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote.
5. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with the County of San Mateo to provide Office of Emergency Services District Coordinator Services in an amount not to exceed $59,700 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 - ACTION Video Time: 50:15
The counci! provided comments on the item.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Fung/Cahalan to adopt Resolution No. 23-79 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with the County of San Mateo to provide Office of Emergency Services District Coordinator Services in an amount not to exceed $59,700 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote.
6. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting (LWC) for the preparation of Objective Residential Design Standards, related Zoning Code Amendments, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Clearance in an amount not to exceed $500,000 - ACTION
Video Time: 53:30
Senior Planner Angelica Gonzalez. and LWC Senior Associate Monica Szydlik presented the report.
Community Development Director Andrew Mogensen, and LWC President Lisa Wine and Vice President Henry Pontarelli were available to answer questions.
The council asked questions of staff and provided comments.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Fung/Goodman to adopt Resolution No. 23-80 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting (LWC) for the preparation of Objective Residential Design Standards, related Zoning Code Amendments, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Clearance in an amount not to exceed $500,000. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote. 365
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PUBLIC HEARING Video Time: 1:14:35
• None
The Public Hearing item regarding the MSASP amendment to allow Biosafety Level 2 use in the TOD Development Zone has been removed from the agenda at the request of the developer.
EXISTING BUSINESS Video Time: 1:15:04
Review and Recommend for Adoption by the City Council an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Section 5.95.70, "Regulation of Methods of Selling Tobacco Products" in Chapter 5.95, "Smoking Control."- ACTION
Community Development Director Andrew Mogensen presented the report.
Council asked questions of staff and provided comments.
The following members of the public spoke:
Tricia Barr
Motion by Goodman/Fung to Waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance repealing and replacing Section 5.95.70, "Regulation of Methods of Selling Tobacco Products" in Chapter 5.95, "Smoking Control." Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote.
NEW BUSINESS Video Time: 1:29:25
10. Resolution establishing an official City of Millbrae Land Acknowledgement Statement - ACTION Project Manager Eduardo Gonzalez presented the report.
The council discussed the item.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Michael Kelly
• Gina Miranda
The council asked questions of staff, and discussion ensued.
Motion by Goodman/Cahalan to adopt Resolution No. 23-82 establishing an official City of Millbrae Land Acknowledgement Statement. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote.
11. Resolution Authorizing the Public Works-Environmental Programs to Apply for and Accept all available SB 1383 Local Assistance funds from CalRecycle; and Authorizing City Manager or designee to Approve and/or Execute all Documents to secure SB 1383 Local Assistance Funds and Implement Approved Projects from February 22, 2022 through February 22, 2027 - ACTION Video Time: 2:14:27
Director of Public Works and Engineering Sam Bautista presented the report.
Council asked questions of staff and provided comments.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Goodman/Cahalan to adopt Resolution No. 23-83 Authorizing the Public Works-Environmental Programs to Apply for and Accept all available SB 1383 Local Assistance funds from CalRecycle; and 366
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Authorizing City Manager or designee to Approve and/or Execute all Documents to secure SB 1383 Local Assistance Funds and Implement Approved Projects from February 22, 2022 through February 22, 2027.
Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote.
12. Consider Appointment to the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustee - ACTION|
(Moved to Consent Calendar)
13. Consider Appointments to Community Enhancement Advisory Committee, Economic Vitality Advisory Committee, and Youth Advisory Committee - ACTION (Moved to Consent Calendar)
COUNCIL COMMENTS Video Time: 2:28:09
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: 2:23:48
With no further business to discuss, the City Council meeting is adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
The video recording of the meeting is available on the Millbrac Community Television YouTube website. You can click on the link below to view the recording of the entire meeting. https://www.youtube.com/live/Ael.e5wAPlew?si-CWLst|3IS9tys1Pi Minutes approved on February 27, 2024.
BY: APPROVED:
Elaine Tran Anders Fung
City Clerk Mayor