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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 24, 2026
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: 04:26
Mayor Reuben D. Holober called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Reuben D. Holober, Vice Mayor Stephen Rainaldi and Councilmembers Sissy Riley, Bob Nguyen, and Anders Fung were present in the Council Chamber.
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 and all its people. We will continue to uplift and foster a meaningful relationship with the Ramaytush Ohlone community, and
1. CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATION Video Time: 05:10
• Proclamation Proclaiming March 25, 2026 as Greek Independence Day Received by Jasmyn Soldatos, Daughter of the owners of Deans Produce • Proclamation Proclaiming March 26, 2026 as Equal Pay Day Received by Jamie Monozon, President/CEO of Millbrae Chamber of Commerce AGENDA OVERVIEW/STAFF BRIEFING Video Time: 16:06
• Calendar of events - INFORMATIONAL
• Report of bills and claims - INFORMATIONAL
City Manager Tom Williams updated the City Council on the following:
• Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition is hosting an E-Bike Basics Class on Saturday, March 28 at the Recreation Center. E-Bike resources are available on the City website. • Bay Area SunShares Solar Program is offering discounts on home solar and battery storage for a limited time through April 10, 2026. Learn more on the City's website.
AARP Tax Preparation services at the Millbrae Recreation Center are available by appointment to assist with tax return filings.
• The Millbrae Elementary School District will be removing hazardous eucalyptus trees at the intersection of Ludeman Lane and Laurel Avenue and replanting more than 30 crape myrtle trees as part of the City's Earth and Arbor Day event on Saturday, April 25 at 9:00 a.m.
Introduced Adela Alicic as the new Deputy Finance Director.
Recognized Captain Eamonn Allen for his service to the Millbrae community and announced his transfer to a new assignment.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Video Time: 23:21
• Special Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2026 - ACTION
• Regular Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2026 - ACTION
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Motion by Fung/Rainaldi to approve the two sets of minutes as presented. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
ORAL REPORT FROM CITY COMMITTEE/COMMISSION CHAIRS
• None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Video Time: 24:28
• Ann Schneider
CONSENT CALENDAR Video Time: 26:06
5. Receive and File Monthly General Fund Financial Report for the Period Ending February 28, 2026 - ACTION
6. Approval of Street Closures on the 300 and 400 Blocks of Broadway for Beats, Brews and Vines on Broadway August 20, September 17, and October 15, 2026 - ACTION
7. Adoption and Waive the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 823 Amending Chapter 8.30 of Title 8 of the Millbrae Municipal Code to Ensure Utilities and Associated Equipment Are Built Below Grade for New Developments and Other Qualifying Projects and Making a Finding of Exemption Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Section 15061(B)(3) - ACTION There was no public comment regarding the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Rainaldi/Fung to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
• None
EXISTING BUSINESS Video Time: 27:36
8. Update of the Millbrae and Burlingame Shoreline Resilience Project - INFORMATIONAL Len Materman, Chief Executive Officer and Summer Bundy, Director of Projects of San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District - OneShoreline presented the report.
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
Ann Schneider
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
The City Council received the informational update on the Millbrae and Burlingame Shoreline Resilience Project.
9. Receive an Update on the Implementation of the Millbrae Parking Program - INFORMATIONAL Video Time: 1:08:13
Harry Burrowes, Project Manager of HB Consulting and Brian Shaw, Project Manager of Kimley Horn presented the report.
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
• Ann Schneider
• Marian Kong
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The City Council received the update on the Implementation of the Millbrae Parking Program.
NEW BUSINESS Video Time: 2:27:24
10. Accept the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Report and Adopt a Resolution Amending the 2025-2026 Adopted Budget - ACTION
Mike Sung, Finance Director presented the report.
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
The City Council continued to discuss the item.
Motion by Fung/Rainaldi to accept the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Report and Adopt Resolution No. 26-13 Amending the 2025-2026 Adopted Budget. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Video Time: 2:47:58
Councilmembers reported on their respective appointed committees, boards, and subcommittees. View the meeting recording for reporting.
Vice Mayor Rainaldi stated for the record that he, City Manager Williams, and staff consultant Burrowes attended a meeting with San Francisco Public Utilities Commission last week with Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency attendees. He stated that the City Manager opposed the proposed project at the El Camino Real (Outdoor Supply Hardware) site due to the lack of a comprehensive alternatives analysis and noted the suggestion for a third- party independent analysis. Vice Mayor also expressed concern regarding potential ratepayer impacts given the project's estimated cost.
CLOSED SESSION
• None
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 2:56:57
With no further business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 9:55 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/watch?v=OHCiIPWuvGl
Minutes approved on April 14, 2026.
BY: APPROVED:
Elaine Tran, CMC Reuben D. Holober
City Clerk Mayor