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MILLBRAE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
7:00 PM
In Person Meeting Location: Teleconference via Zoom:
Millbrae Council Chambers ttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8139936818 621 Magnolia Avenue or dial-in comments, call 1-669-444-917 Millbrae, California Meeting ID: 813 9936 8182
CALL TO ORDER MILLBRAE CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 06:20
Mayor Reuben D. Holober called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Vice Mayor Stephen Rainaldi reported that he has the need to participate remotely under the Brown Act. Vice Mayor Rainaldi responded to the following questions to satisfy the statutory requirements:
1) Please generally describe the circumstances relating to the need to participate remotely.
Response: Illness
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.
City Attorney Lori Liu clarified for the record that the "just cause" provision is no longer governed under AB 2449, but is now codified under a different provision of the Brown Act, with substantially the same requirements.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Reuben D. Holober, Vice Mayor Stephen Rainaldi, and Councilmembers Sissy Riley, Bob Nguyen, and Anders Fung.
Four members of the City Council were present in the Council Chambers.
Vice Mayor Rainaldi appeared remotely under the statutory basis of "just cause" due to a contagious illness that prevented in-person attendance. As of this meeting, he has not exceeded the annual limit of five remote appearances under this provision with the current count at one.
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: 08:39
• Proclamation Proclaiming February 17, 2026, as Lunar New Year Received by Coby Chen, Don Huang, Melody Lin and Mitchell Ng, Mills Dragon Team 119
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• Presentation of the Central County Fire Department (CCFD) Annual Report Received by Dave Pucci, Fire Chief, Central County Fire Department The Council asked questions and provided comments.
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
• Ann Schneider
• Update from Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) Representative Presented by Ann Schneider, BAWSCA Representative
2. AGENDA OVERVIEW/STAFF BRIEFING Video Time: 52:40
• Calendar of events - INFORMATIONAL
• Report of bills and claims - INFORMATIONAL
City Manager Tom Williams updated the City Council on the following:
• Congressman Kevin Mullin visited Millbrae and met with Councilmembers individually. He toured the Station Area and the SamTrans and Caltrain headquarters. The City recently received $250,000 in federal funding from Congressman Mullin's office for continued trail planning and connectivity.
The Mayor and City staff met with the Consul General of Nepal who resides in Millbrae.
The City welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister of Malta during his visit and tour of Millbrae.
Introduction of new hires - Fai Ali as the new Director of Public Works and Engineering and Lucy Fung as the new Human Resources Manager.
• AARP Tax Preparation at the Millbrae Recreation Center is now taking appointments to assist with tax return filings.
• The City is recruiting for various Commissions and Committees vacancies, including the Planning Commission and Citizens Oversight Committee.
• A tragic pedestrian accident occurred on February 2 in the 500 block of Richmond Drive, resulting in a fatality. The incident remains under investigation.
Upcoming Events:
• Friday, February 13 - Millbrae Goes to the Movie - Lilo and Stitch (2025) at the Millbrae Recreation Center
• Saturday and Sunday, February 14-15 - Lunar New Year Festival, Downtown Millbrae on Broadway
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Video Time: 1:02:15
• Regular Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2026 - ACTION
Motion by Fung/Rainaldi to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2026, with a correction t he closing in honor of Ronald (Ron) Arthur Pape, owner of Pape Meat Co. The motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
ORAL REPORT FROM CITY COMMITTEE/COMMISSION CHAIRS
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Video Time: 1:03:20
• Sam Lin
CONSENT CALENDAR Video Time: 1:06:50
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-06 Accepting the 2024 Water Pollution Control Plant Sludge Thickener and Digester #2 Rehabilitation Project as Complete and Authorizing the Filing of a Notice of Completion with the San Mateo County Recorder's Office - ACTION 120
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6. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-07 Awarding Professional Service Agreements to Nichols Consulting Engineers, Chtd. in the amount of $468,300, Sandis Civil Engineers, in the amount of $37,000 and Ninyo & Moore, Inc. in the amount of $33,800 for the Helen Drive and Redwood Way Utility and Pavement Improvement Project, establishing a Project Design contingency of $53,910 for a total Project Design Budget of $593,010, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all professional service agreements - ACTION
There was no public comment regarding the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Fung/Rainaldi to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0 by a roll call vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
• None
EXISTING BUSINESS Video Time: 1:08:25
7. Review, Approve, or Provide Direction on Revisions to the Mills Estate Park Project Plan - ACTION Councilmember Fung stated that he resides near the Mills Estate Park area and therefore recused himself from participation on the item. He left the Council Chambers.
City Manager Williams provided an introduction and background on the item.
Derek McKee, Principal, and Daniel Collazos, Project Manager, of Verde Design, Inc., presented the report. Recreation Director Hannah Moran and City Engineer & CIP Manager Ahmad Haya were available to respond to questions.
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
Sowmya Bharadwaj
• Louise Velazquez
• Ann Schneider
The Council continued the discussion.
Motion by Rainaldi/Nguyen to approve the revisions to the Mills Estate Park Project Plan. The motion carried 4-0-1 by a roll call vote, with Councilmember Fung recused.
Councilmember Fung returned to the Council Chambers and rejoined the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
• None
COUNCIL COMMENTS Video Time: 1:45:09
Councilmembers reported on their respective appointed committees, boards, and subcommittees. View the meeting recording for reporting.
CLOSED SESSION
• None
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 1:53:44
With no further business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 8:56 p.m. 121
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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/watch?v=XKz8Whv1xnA
Minutes approved on February 24, 2026.
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BY: APPROVED:
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Elaine Tran, CMC euben D. Holob
City Clerk Mayor