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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 10, 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 1-669-444-917 Millbrae, California Meeting ID: 813 9936 8182
CALL TO ORDER MILLBRAE CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 09:05
Mayor Anders Fung called the meeting to order at 7:08 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 we encourage all to visit www.ramaytush.org to learn more about the Ramaytush Ohlone people.
1. CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATION Video Time: 09:52
• Proclamation Proclaiming June 15-21, 2025 as National Mosquito Control Awareness Week Received by the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District Trustee Muhammad Baluom and Operations Director Casey Stevenson.
• San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District Annual Update Presented by the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District Operations Director Casey Stevenson.
2. AGENDA OVERVIEW/STAFF BRIEFING Video Time: 22:36
• Calendar of events - INFORMATIONAL
• Report of bills and claims - INFORMATIONAL
Mayor Fung announced that the Closed Session regarding Labor Negotiation after the City Council meeting will not be taking place and will be rescheduled to a later date.
City Manager Tom Williams updated the City Council on the following:
> Juneteenth celebration held on June 7, 2025 in collaboration with the City of San Bruno at the San Bruno City Park.
> Bayside Manor Park Renovation Groundbreaking Ceremony this Thursday, June 12 at 9:30 am.
Upcoming Events:
• Thursday, June 13, at Sunset - Movie Night in the Park • Thursday, June 19, at 10 am - Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony • Thursday, July 4, at noon - 4'' of July Celebration at Central Park
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Video Time: 28:45
• Regular Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025 - ACTION
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Motion by Nguyen/Holober to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
ORAL REPORT FROM CITY COMMITTEE/COMMISSION CHAIRS
None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Video Time: 29:21
The following members of the public spoke:
• Marjory Ruiz, PG&E Representative
CONSENT CALENDAR Video Time: 32:08
5. Adopt Resolution No. 25-30 of the Millbrae City Council Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 - ACTION
6. Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 819 Adding Chapter 4.95 of the Millbrae Municipal Code Regarding Public Encampments - ACTION
7. Adopt Resolution No. 25-31 Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a professional services agreement with Verde Design for the Mills Estate Park Reactivation Project in the amount of $296,080 and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all contract change orders up to the 15% design contingency of $44,412 for a total amount not to exceed $340,492 - ACTION
8. Adopt Resolution No. 25-32 Approving an Agreement with HB Consulting Group, Ine. for Professional Services to Serve as Temporary Acting Public Works Director - ACTION
9. Discuss and consider authorization of the Mayor's request to attend the AAPI LEAD's 2nd Annual National Summit in Atlanta - ACTION
(Pulled for separate consideration)
10. Approve by motion, a request from the Chinese Hospital for the use of the Recreation Center Great Hall, and fee waivers for the Chinese Hospital Community Health & Fun Fair on August 2, 2025 - ACTION
(Pulled for separate consideration)
There was no public comment regarding the Consent Calendar Items 5 through 8.
Motion by Rainaldi/Nguyen to approve the Consent Calendar Items 5 through 8. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
9. Discuss and consider authorization of the Mayor's request to attend the AAPI LEAD's 2nd Annual National Summit in Atlanta - ACTION
Video Time: 33:57
Mayor Fung spoke on this request.
The Council provided comments.
The City Council received comments via electronic mail on this item before the meeting from:
• Douglas Radtke
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
• Ann Schneider
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Motion by Rainaldi/Holober to authorize the Mayor's request to attend the AAPI LEAD's 2nd Annual National Summit in Atlanta and to bring the out-of-state travel policy to the Council Rules Ad Hoc Subcommittee for review. Motion carried by 4-0-1 vote with Mayor Fung abstaining.
10. Approve by motion, a request from the Chinese Hospital for the use of the Recreation Center Great Hall, and fee waivers for the Chinese Hospital Community Health & Fun Fair on August 2, 2025 - ACTION
Video Time: 42:28
Recreation Director Hannah Moran provided details on the item.
The Council provided comments.
The City Council received comments via electronic mail on this item before the meeting from:
Douglas Radtke
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Rainaldi/guyen to Approve the request from the Chinese Hospital for the use of the Recreation Center Great Hall, and fee waivers for the Chinese Hospital Community Health & Fun Fair on August 2, 2025. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING Video Time: 46:00
11. Public Hearing to Consider Water Rate Changes for Fiscal Year 2025-26 to Fiscal Year 2029-30 and Future Wholesale Water Rate Pass-Throughs - ACTION
Finance Director Mike Sung and Bartle Wells Associates Principal Alex Handler presented the report.
Mayor Fung opened the Public Hearing.
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
• Tom Marriscolo
Lisa Firenze
Gale Grinsell
• Ann Schneider
• Arj Arcum
Abraham Hafiz Rodriguez
Motion by Holober/Fung to close the public hearing. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
A total of 22 protest letters were received.
The Council continued discussion on the item.
Motion by Holober/Nguyen to Adopt Resolution No. 25-33 to approve and adopt the monthly water service and consumption charges for Fiscal Year 2025-26 through Fiscal Year 2029-30, future wholesale water rate pass-throughs, and a water rate study dated May 2025 and an bi annual report to the City Council. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
EXISTING BUSINESS Video Time: 1:45:29
12. Receive the Proposed Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Fiscal Year 2026-27 and Adopt a Resolution of the Millbrae City Council Appropriating the Operating and Capital Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Fiscal Year 2026-27 - ACTION 62 CITY COUNCIL JUNE 10, 2025
Finance Director Mike Sung presented the report.
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Fung/Rainaldi to Adopt Resolution No. 25-34 of the Millbrae City Council Appropriating the Operating and Capital Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Fiscal Year 2026-27. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
NEW BUSINESS Video Time: 2:01:41
13. Discuss and Consider Appointments to the Planning Commission - ACTION The City Council interviewed two candidates for two open Planning Commission seats at the Special City Council meeting before the regular meeting.
The Council provided comments.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Fung/Nguyen to reappoint Catherine Quigg and Samuel Chui to the Planning Commission for a four-year term ending June 30, 2029. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
14. Adopt a Resolution approving a Second Amendment to the Franchise Agreement with South San Francisco Scavenger Company for Specification of Additional Services - ACTION Video Time: 2:04:22
Senior Environmental Programs Manager Andrea Pappajohn presented the report. South San Francisco Scavenger Company CEO Doug Button, CFO Paul Formosa, Management, David Button, and Teresa Montgomery were available to answer questions.
The City Council received comments via electronic mail on this item before the meeting from:
Lou Sandrini
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Rainaldi/Holober to Adopt Resolution No. 25-35 to approve a Second Amendment to the Franchise Agreement with South San Francisco Scavenger Company for Specification of Additional Services. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Video Time: 2:18:30
Councilmembers reported on their respective appointed committees, boards, and subcommittees. View the meeting recording for reporting.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Conference with Labor Negotiators
Closed Session held pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Tom Williams, City Manager
Employee Organizations: Teamsters Local 856, Miscellaneous Unit Teamsters Local 856, Sanitation Division
Employee Group: Unrepresented Management
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The Closed Session regarding Labor Negotiation after the City Council meeting will not be taking place and will be rescheduled to a later date, as announced by Mayor Fung during the Agenda Overview.
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 2:25:05
With no further business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 9:23 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctrluzhKQsc
Minutes approved on June 24, 2025.
BY: APPROVED:
Elaine Tran, CMC
City Clerk