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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 27, 2025
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: 06:01
Mayor Anders Fung called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Anders Fung, Vice Mayor Reuben D. Holober and Councilmembers Stephen Rainaldi, Sissy Riley, and Bob Nguyen.
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 CEREMONIAL/RESENTATION Video Time: 06:57
• Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of June 2025 as Pride Month Received by San Mateo County LGBTQ Commissioners Marilyn Hollinger and Vanessa Tapia • Proclamation Proclaiming June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day Received by 2022 Millbrae Volunteer of the Year and Millbrae Recreation Leader Paul Harrell • Commendations recognizing AARP Tax Aide Volunteers
Received by AARP Foundation Tax-Aide District Volunteers Mira Ruben, Jim Cole, Jean Wong, Katherine Dains, Kathryn Devereaux, Lisa Duncan, and Selena Kwan. • Commendation recognizing Tom Brocher
Received by Millbrae Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Volunteer Coordinator Tom Brocher. Central County Fire Department Community Risk and Resiliency Specialist Dena Gunning spoke on Tom Brocher's dedicated service to the community. • San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Millbrae Traffic Safety Presentation Presented by San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Deputy Austin Silva.
2. AGENDA OVERVIEW/STAFF BRIEFING Video Time: 46:34
• Calendar of events - INFORMATIONAL
• Report of bills and claims - INFORMATIONAL
City Manager Tom Williams updated the City Council on the following:
> Three of the City's public works projects have been recognized by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Silicon Valley Chapter:
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Marina Vista Park Renovation Project has been awarded the 2025 Project of the Year in the Parks category.
The Nearshore Outfall Project has been awarded the 2025 Project of the Year in the Utilities category.
Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Project received an Honor Award in the Sustainable/Green » The Arbor Day Foundation recognized Millbrae as a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of our commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit our community. > Upcoming road work to accommodate the construction of the One Meadow Glen Project, Southbound El Camino Real will be subject to a lane closure from three (3) lanes to one (1) lane. » The Electrify Landscape Equipment Incentive Program closes, the City thanks all residents and commercial landscapers who participated in the program and helped the City with its environmental goals.
> Annual recruitment to the City's nine Commissions and Committees is extended to May 28, 2025; contact the City Clerk's Office for more information.
Upcoming Events:
• Monday, June 2 - 6th Annual Rotary Club of Millbrae Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament • Friday, June 6 at 1:30 PM - Pride Flag Raising
• Thursday, June 13 at Sunset - Movie Night in the Park The City Council agreed to hear New Business Item No. 10 after the Consent Calendar.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Video Time: 55:15
• Closed Session Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2025 - ACTION • Regular Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2025 - ACTION
Motion by Holober/Rainaldi to approve the May 13, 2025 Closed Session Meeting Minutes as presented and approve the May 13, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes with amendments regarding recess time and speaker name. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
4. ORAL REPORT FROM CITY COMMITTEE/COMMISSION CHAIRS
• None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Video Time: 57:05
The following members of the public spoke:
Aaron Wong and Samantha Nguyen, Millbrae Leos Club
• Vincy Wong and Aria Greene, Millbrae Leos Club
Joey Situ and Anthony Fris, Millbrae Leos Club
Michael Kelly, Millbrae Leos Club
CONSENT CALENDAR Video Time: 1:07:45
uri Receive and File Monthly General Fund Financial Report for the Period Ending April 30, 2025 - ACTION
Adoption and Waive the Second Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zones as Designated by the State Fire Marshal, and Finding the Ordinance Exempt from CEQA - ACTION
(Pulled for separate consideration)
Adoption of a Resolution No. 25-26 Awarding a Construction Contract to Pavement Coatings Company for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project in the amount of $1,419,495 - ACTION
There was no public comment regarding the Consent Calendar Items 5 and 7.
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Motion by Rainaldi/Nguyen to approve the Consent Calendar except Item No. 6. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
6. Adoption and Waive the Second Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zones as Designated by the State Fire Marshal, and Finding the Ordinance Exempt from CEQA - ACTION
Video Time: 1:09:00
Mayor Fung and Councilmember Nguyen announced that they reside within the boundaries of the proposed fire zone and therefore recused themselves from participating in the item. Both members exited the Council Chambers prior to the discussion and vote.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Rainaldi/Holober to Adopt and Waive the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 818 Adopting Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zones as Designated by the State Fire Marshal, and Finding the Ordinance Exempt from CEQA. Motion carried by 3-0-2 vote with Mayor Fung and Councilmember Nguyen recused.
Following the conclusion of the item, Mayor Fung and Councilmember Nguyen returned to the Council Chambers and resumed participation in the meeting.
The City Council agreed to hear New Business Item No. 10 after the Consent Calendar.
NEW BUSINESS Video Time: 1:10:48
10. Introduction and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 4.95 to Title 4 of the City of Millbrae Municipal Code Regarding Public Encampments - ACTION Community Development Director Andrew Mogensen presented the report.
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
• John Muniz • Judy Louie
• Vernon Bruce • Alice Kuang
• Rose Kong • Christine Denucci
Stella Lau • Nancy Kane
• Marian Kong
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
Motion by Riley/Rainaldi to introduce and waive the First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 4.95 to Title 4 of the City of Millbrae Municipal Code Regarding Public Encampments. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
• None
EXISTING BUSINESS Video Time: 1:37:12
8. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Revised Maximum Garbage Rate Schedule, in accordance with the Franchise Agreement with the South San Francisco Scavenger Company - ACTION Senior Environmental Programs Manager Andrea Pappajohn presented the report. 56 CITY COUNCIL MAY 27, 2025
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Holober/ Fung to Adopt Resolution No. 25-27 Approving a Revised Maximum Garbage Rate Schedule, in accordance with the Franchise Agreement with the South San Francisco Scavenger Company.
Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
Water, Sewer, Recreation Funds and Department Overviews Study Session Presentation Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 - ACTION
Video Time: 1:43:29
Finance Director Mike Sung presented the report.
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Rainaldi/Holober to receive the report. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
NEW BUSINESS Video Time: 2:24:52
10. Introduction and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 4.95 to Title 4 of the City of Millbrae Municipal Code Regarding Public Encampments - ACTIÓN (Heard after the Consent Calendar)
11. Adoption of Resolutions Approving the amendment to the Amended and Restated Water Supply Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Wholesale Customers in Alameda County, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County and the updated Tier 2 Drought Response Implementation Plan - ACTION
City Engineer & CIP Manager Ahmad Haya and Senior Water Resources Specialist of the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) Danielle McPherson presented the report.
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
• Ann Schneider
Motion by Rainaldi/Holober to adopt Resolution No. 25-28 Approving the amendment to the Amended and Restated Water Supply Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Wholesale Customers in Alameda County, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County; and Resolution No. 25-29 to approve the updated Tier 2 Drought Response Implementation Plan. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Video Time: 2:47:55
Councilmembers reported on their respective appointed committees, boards, and subcommittees. View the meeting recording for reporting.
CLOSED SESSION
• None
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 2:53:24
With no further business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
The video recording of the meeting is available on the Millbrae Community Television YouTube channel. You can click on the link below to view the recording of the entire meeting.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfpZ9_86uP8
Minutes approved on June 10, 2025.
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Elaine Tran, CMC
City Clerk