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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 25, 2025
7:00 PM
LIFORN
In Person Meeting Location: Teleconference via Zoom:
Millbrae Council Chambers
621 Magnolia Avenue
Millbrae, California
CALL TO ORDER MILLBRAE CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 02:00
Mayor Anders Fung called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 222202
1. CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATION
• None
2. AGENDA OVERVIEW/STAFF BRIEFING Video Time: 02:57
• Calendar of events - INFORMATIONAL
• Report of bills and claims - INFORMATIONAL
• Report out from October 28, 2025 and November 4, 2025 City Manager Tom Williams updated the City Council on the following:
• The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) will host a virtual meeting on December 4 for residents to ask questions and share their experiences regarding EI Camino Real (ECR).
• Join us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the Bayside Manor Park renovation on December 5.
• Twelve of the sixty-three businesses certified through the County's California Green Business Program were from Millbrae, representing 32% of all county certifications and utilizing 28% of the program's total rebate funds. Thank you to our outstanding Millbrae businesses for their participation.
Upcoming Events:
• Thursday, December 4, at 6:00 p.m., Zoom link on City Calendar - C/CAG San Bruno- Millbrae ECR Multimodal Corridor Study
Friday, December 5, at 3:30 p.m., Bayside Manor Park - Bayside Manor Park Ribbon Cutting Saturday, December 6, at 8:00 a.m., Library Parking Lot - Shredding Event Saturday, December 6, at 2:00 p.m., Millbrae Gazebo - Pictures with Santa Saturday, December 6, at 5:00 p.m., In front of City Hall - Holiday Tree Lighting Friday, December 12, 6:30 p.m., Millbrae Recreation Center Great Hall - Millbrae Goes to the Movies: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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The City Council met in closed session on the following dates to discuss the items listed below.
October 28, 2025
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Closed Session held pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) City of Millbrae v. County of San Mateo et al., San Mateo County Superior Court, Case No. 23-CIV-05426 November 4, 2025
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a)
City of Millbrae v. County of San Mateo et al., San Mateo County Superior Court, Case No. 23-CIV-05426
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4) (one case)
3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) (one or more cases) City Attorney Lori Liu reported that there were no reportable actions taken on the closed session items listed above.
City Attorney Liu further reported that on October 14, 2025, the City Council met in closed session pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding existing litigation, County of San Mateo v.
State of California et al., San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CPF-25-519270. At that meeting, the City Council voted unanimously to join the lawsuit against the State of California concerning vehicle license fee revenues.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Video Time: 12:30
Regular Meeting Minutes of October 28, 2025 - ACTION
Closed Session Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2025 - ACTION Motion by Rainaldi/Nguyen to approve the two meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
ORAL REPORT FROM CITY COMMITTEE/COMMISSION CHAIRS
• None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Video Time: 13:15
The following members of the public spoke:
Robert G. Gottschalk • Gina Papan
Louise Tully • Vernon Bruce
Carol Krasilnikoff • Gale Grinsell
Rose Shubin • Ann Schneider
Ken Smith Catherine Quigg
Kathleen Kimura • Marian Kong
Bob Miller • Patrica Lam
Diane Bulnes • Grace Xuereb
• Anonymous
City Attorney Liu informed the City Council that the public comment is allowed to the extent that it is not disruptive to the meeting.
Mayor Fung warned the Anonymous speaker to limit comments to matters within the purview of the City Council and to maintain respectful decorum.
• Joe Teresi
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CONSENT CALENDAR Video Time: 45:13
5. Receive and File Monthly General Fund Financial Report for the Period Ending October 31, 2025 -
INFORMATIONAL
6. Approve by motion, a request from the Millbrae Education Foundation for the use of the Recreation Center Great Hall, Game Room, Fitness Center, First Floor Hallway/Lobby and fee waivers for the Millbrae Education Foundation Gala on April 11, 2026 - ACTION Approve by motion, a request from the San Mateo Daily Journal for the use of the Recreation Center Great Hall, Game Room, and fee waivers for the Senior Showcase on January 29, 2026 - ACTION (Removed from the agenda and will be placed in a future agenda)
8. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-63 Authorizing City Manager or Designee to Execute Supplement No. 1 to Master Funding Agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the El Camino Real Streetscape Plan Implementation - ACTION
The following members of the public spoke on the Consent Calendar:
Anonymous
Mayor Fung warned the Anonymous speaker to maintain respectful decorum. • Katie Gerhardt, Millbrae Education Foundation Gala Lead Motion by Nguyen/Holober to approve the Consent Calendar Items 5, 6, and 8. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING Video Time: 49:16
9. Public Hearing to Adopt a Resolution Making Findings that Local Amendments are Necessary Due to Local Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Conditions, Waive the Second Reading, and Adopt an Ordinance Amending Title 9 of the Millbrae Municipal Code, Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 2025 Administrative Code - ACTION Mayor Fung opened the public hearing.
Community Development Director Andrew Mogensen presented the report.
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
• Anonymous
City Attorney Lori Liu commented on the procedures for addressing disruptive speakers and maintaining meeting decorum.
Mayor Fung closed the public hearing.
Motion by Holober/Rainaldi to Adopt Resolution No. 25-64 Making Findings that Local Amendments are Necessary Due to Local Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Conditions, Waive the Second Reading, and Adopt Ordinance No. 821 Amending Title 9 of the Millbrae Municipal Code, Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 2025 Administrative Code. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
10. Waive the First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.05 "Zoning" of Title 10 of the Millbrae Municipal Code Regarding Density Bonus to Allow Local Density Bonus Incentives in Addition to Incentives Provided by State Density Bonus Law - ACTION Video Time: 55:26
Community Development Director Andrew Mogensen and consultant Project Manager Zaire Marin of Harris & Associates presented the report.
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Mayor Fung opened the public hearing.
Mayor Anders Fung stated that public comments must relate to the item under discussion, maintain respectful decorum, and not be disruptive; otherwise, the speaker may be removed.
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
• Anonymous
Mayor Fung warned the Anonymous speaker to speak on the item.
A recess was called at 8:22 p.m., and the meeting resumed at 8:27 p.m.
Mayor Anders Fung reiterated that public comments must be non-disruptive, respectful, and related to the item under discussion, and that violations may result in removal from the meeting.
City Manager Tom Williams confirmed with the City Council that it was the final call for public comment on the item.
• Anonymous
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
Motion by Rainaldi/Nguyen to close the public hearing. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
Motion by Holober/Rainaldi Waive the First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.05 "Zoning" of Title 10 of the Millbrae Municipal Code Regarding Density Bonus to Allow Local Density Bonus Incentives in Addition to Incentives Provided by State Density Bonus Law with amendment as recommended by staff to provide an annual update. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
EXISTING BUSINESS
• None
NEW BUSINESS Video Time: 2:12:37
11. Adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Perkins Eastman Architects, D.P.C. for Planning Services related to the reparation of the Millbrae Multi-Modal Integrated Transit Station Concept Plan, and authorizin ity Manager or Designee to Execute Supplement No. 2 to Master Funding Agreement with th Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Millbrae Multi-Modal Integrated Transit Station Principal e
Community Development Director Andrew Mogensen and Vaughan Davies, Prinipal-In-Charge of Perkins Eastman Arhitects presented the report.
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
• Gina Papan
Ann Schneider
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
Motion by Fung/Holober to Adopt Resolution No. 25-65 authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Perkins Eastman Architects, D.P.C. for Planning Service elated to the Preparation of the Millbrae Multi-Modal Integrated Transit Station Concept Plan, anc authorizing City Manager or Designee to Execute Supplement No. 2 to Master Funding Agreement with 106
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the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Millbrae Multi-Modal Integrated Transit Station Concept Plan. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Video Time: 2:32:34
Councilmembers reported on their respective appointed committees, boards, and subcommittees. View the meeting recording for reporting.
CLOSED SESSION
• None
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 2:39:56
With no further business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 9:38 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 meeting. https://www.youtube.com/live/SP95dD-a2YA?si=kRqtjnjJ5c3it5l- Minutes approved on January 13, 2026.
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BY: APPROVED:
Elaine Tran, CMC Reuben D. Holober
City Clerk Mayor