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MILLBRAE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JULY 9, 2024
7:00 PM
In Person Meeting Location:
Millbrae Council Chambers
621 Magnolia Avenue
Millbrae, California Meeting ID: 813 9936 8182
CALL TO ORDER MILLBRAE CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 12:10
Mayor Anders Fung called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Anders Fung, Vice Mayor Maurice Goodman, Councilmembers Angelina Cahalan, Gina Papan, and Ann Schneider.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Millbrae City Council acknowledges that we occupy the unceded ancestral, traditional, and contemporary homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. We wish to pay our respects to the Ancestors and Relatives of the Ramaytush Community and to affirm their sovereign rights as First Peoples. We recognize that the Ramaytush Ohlone have lived in harmony with nature for millennia, and that to achieve a truly ecologically sustainable future for Millbrae, we must embrace Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge in how we care for the city's lands, waters, and all its people. We will continue to uplift and foster a meaningful relationship with the Ramaytush Ohlone community, and we encourage all to visit www.ramaytush.org to learn more about the Ramaytush Ohlone people.
1. CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATION Video Time: 13:19
• Recognition of Rotary Club of Millbrae for Rotary's Mayor Cup Collaboration Millbrae Rotarians David Burris, Lisa Burris, Joe Teresi, Shari Teresi, Deirdri Gladwin, Walt Gladwin, and Kristine Baltasar received the commendation.
Commendation for Public Works Employee Glen Gonzalez
Glen Gonzalez, Retired Millbrae Street Sweeper Operator received the commendation. • Presentation from Caltrain Executive Director
Caltrain Executive Director Michelle Bouchard and Government and Community Affairs Director Jason Baker provided the presentation.
AGENDA OVERVIEW/STAFF BRIEFING Video Time: 51:18
• Calendar of events - INFORMATIONAL
• Report of bills and claims - INFORMATIONAL
• Report out from July 2, 2024 and July 9, 2024 Closed Sessions City Manager Tom Williams stated that the City Council met on the following dates for Closed Sessions and stated that there are no reportable actions:
July 2, 2024 - two items:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Closed Session held pursuant to Government Code sect. 54956.9(a) - City of Millbrae v. County of San Mateo et al., San Mateo County Superior Court, Case No. 23-CIV-05426
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2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, Closed Session held pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2), One potential matter
• July 9, 2024 - Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
City Attorney
City Manager Williams updated the City Council on the following:
> The City celebrated the Fourth of July with an unforgettable Beats, Brews, and Vines concert at Central Park.
• The City received $220,000 grant funding from Peninsula Clean Energy to install six electric vehicle charging stations at the Public Works Corporation Yard to charge the City's electric fleet.
The City also granted an additional $60,000 to convert our streetlights to long-lasting LEDs to be completed by the end of the year.
Upcoming Events:
• Friday, July 12 - Millbrae Goes to the Movies featuring Disney's Wish at Central Park • Thursday, July 18 - Adults and Seniors Walking at Central Park • Tuesday, August 6 - Senior Stories at Recreation Center • Tuesday, August 13 - Senior Lunch at Recreation Center • Thursday, August 4 - Millbrae Beats, Brews, & Vines on Broadway • Friday, August 23 - Bingo Night at Recreation Center
City Manager Williams also stated that a City Council memo will be published on the City's website tomorrow regarding District Elections.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Video Time: 1:00:32
• Regular meeting minutes of June 25, 2024 - ACTION
• Special meeting minutes of July 2, 2024 - ACTION
Motion by Cahalan/Schneider to approve the two sets of meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
4. ORAL REPORT FROM CITY COMMITTEE/COMMISSION CHAIRS
None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Video Time: 1:01:18
The following members of the public spoke:
• Dan Stegink
• Dan scoupier
• Grace X
CONSENT CALENDAR Video Time: 1:17:14
Approve, by Motion the Quarterly Investments Schedule for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023- 24 - ACTION
Approve by motion, a request from Chinese Hospital for the use of the Recreation Center Great Hall, and fee waivers for the Chinese Hospital Community Health Fair on August 17, 2024 - ACTION Approve by motion, a request from Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs for the use of the Recreation Center Great Hall and Lobby, and fee waivers for the California Green Tech Symposium on September 7, 2024 - ACTION
(Applicant withdrew the request)
Adoption of Resolution No. 24-55 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement to Support Millbrae Community Television (MCTV) and an Agreement for Broadcasting, Video, and 452CITY COUNCIL July 9, 2024
Channel Management Services by MCTV in the Amount Not to Exceed $129,000 for the Two - Year Period - ACTION
Adoption of Resolution No. 24-56 Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute Contract Change Order No. 5 for the Sodium Hypochlorite System Redesign Project with Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc. - ACTION
Motion by Schneider/Cahalan to approve the Consent Calendar except Item #7. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
PUBLIC HEARING Video Time: 1:19:27
10. Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution authorizing the collection of sewer services charges on the county tax roll for residential and commercial customers based on the FY 2024-2025 Sewer Service Charge Report - ACTION
Mayor Fung opened the public hearing
Finance Director Mike Sung presented the report.
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Mayor Fung closed the public hearing
Motion by Cahalan/Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 24-57 authorizing the collection of sewer services charges on the county tax roll for residential and commercial customers based on the FY 2024-2025 Sewer Service Charge Report. Motion carried by roll call vote 5-0.
EXISTING BUSINESS Video Time: 1:30:48
11. Discussion and direction regarding the draft Tree Protection and Urban Forestry Ordinance - ACTION
Community Development Director Andrew Mogensen presented the report.
The Council asked questions of the presenters and provided comments.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Schneider/Papan to waive the first reading and introduce an Ordinance Amending and Replacing Chapter 8.60, the Tree Protection and Urban Forestry Program, of Title 8 of the Millbrae Municipal Code with an amendment to the 8.60.020 Findings language. Motion carried by roll call vote 4-1 with Mayor Fung dissenting.
12. Discuss and Consider the Adoption of a Resolution Ordering the Submission of a Measure on Term Limits at the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and Setting Priorities for Filings - ACTION
Video Time: 2:16:24
City Clerk Elaine Tran presented the report.
The Council asked questions of the presenters and provided comments.
The City Council received comments via electronic mail on this item before the meeting from:
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• Jean M. Bahr
• Tom Brocher
Councilmember Papan stated for the record that the proposed measure does not impact current members; current term limits apply.
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
• Marge Colapietro
Council continued the discussion on the item.
City Manager Williams read a section of the staff report into the record:
Pursuant to Government Code 836502, the City Council may propose to limit or repeal a limit on the number of terms a member of the City Council may serve on the city council. In the same code section, it specifies: "Any proposal to limit the number of terms a member of the city council may serve on the city council,... shall apply prospectively only and shall not become operative unless it is submitted to the electors of the city at a regularly scheduled election and a majority of the votes cast on the question favor the adoption of the proposal."
Motion by Schneider/Fung to propose that no person shall be eligible to serve for more than four successive terms four-year term measure at the November 8, 2024 General Municipal Election.
Alternate motion by Goodman/Cahalan to propose that no person shall be eligible to serve for more than three successive terms four-year term measure at the November 8, 2024 General Municipal Election.
Motion failed 2-3 by roll call vote with Mayor Fung, Councilmembers Papan and Schneider dissenting.
Consideration of the original motion by Schneider/Fung to propose that no person shall be eligible to serve for more than four successive terms four-year term measure at the November 8, 2024 General Municipal Election. Motion carried 4-1 by roll call vote with Councilmember Cahalan dissenting.
Motion by Papan/Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 24-58 Ordering the Submission of a Measure on Term Limits that no person shall be eligible to serve for more than four successive terms four-year term at the November 8, 2024 General Municipal Election, Setting Priorities for Filings and authorize Mayor Fung and Councilmember Schneider to write the argument for and rebuttal. Motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
NEW BUSINESS
• None
COUNCIL COMMENTS Video Time: 3:12:37
Councilmembers reported on their respective appointed committees, boards, and subcommittees. View the meeting recording for reporting.
CLOSED SESSION
• None
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 3:36:37
With no further business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
The video recording of the meeting is available on Millbrae Community Television YouTube channel. You can click on the link below to view the recording of the entire meeting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl-Ekx1pi8k
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Minutes were approved on September 24, 2024.
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BY: APPROVED:
Elaine Tran, CMC
City Clerk Mayor