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MILLBRAE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 28, 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: 03:34
Mayor Reuben D. Holober called Regular meetings to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Reuben D. Holober, Vice Mayor Stephen Rainaldi, and Councilmember Sissy Riley were present in the Council Chamber. Councilmembers Bob Nguyen and Anders Fung were excused.
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
1. CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATION
• None
ni AGENDA OVERVIEW/STAFF BRIEFING Video Time: 04:37
• Calendar of events - INFORMATIONAL
• Report of bills and claims - INFORMATIONAL
City Manager Williams updated the City Council on the following:
• San Mateo Sheriff's Office Sheriff Binder and Chief Andy Hui and the Millbrae Police Bureau held a Rememberance Ceremony for the Officer David J. Chetcuti marking the 28t year of his passing that was held on Monday, April 20.
• Successful tree planting of 30 Crape Myrtle trees on Saturday, April 25 to celebrate Annual Earth and Arbor Day. Thanked staff and public for a strong showing.
Upcoming Events:
• Saturday, May 9- Millbrae Art Show, hosted by Millbrae Cultural Arts Advisory Committee featuring unique handmade gifts.
• Saturday, May 9 - Mulch Giveaway, Spur Trail off of Millbrae Avenue between Palm Avenue and Elder Avenue until supplies last.
• Thursday, May 14 - Chilean Film Screening of "Evergreen Abundance" co-hosted by Sister Cities Commission and Consulado General de Chile en San Francisco. • Millbrae Summer Camp Registration is open for children ages 6-11. Registration fees will increase starting July 1.
• Starting the Week of May 4, there will be a partial road closure at the intersection of Lomita and the Spur Trail for removal of hazardous trees and grading of slope. Sign up for notifications via City of Millbrae website.
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• Caltrans El Camino Real Renewal Project will impact Millbrae Avenue to Murchison and notifications for this project can be found using the the CalTrans El Camino Real Renewal Project or on the Millbrae City Website.
• April 27, SFPUC has voted to raise water rates by 7% in 2026 and 7% in 2027 that will impact Millbrae. This will be agendized at a later time for discussion.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Video Time: 12:15
• Closed Session Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2026 - ACTION • Regular Meeting Minutes of April 14. 2026 - ACTION
Motion by Rainaldi/Riley to approve the Closed Session Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2026 as presented. Motion carried by 3-0 vote.
4. ORAL REPORT FROM CITY COMMITTEE/COMMISSION CHAIRS Video Time: 13:03 Adoption of a Resolution to Amend the Youth Advisory Committee Rules, Duties, Goals ar urpose to allow members to hold part-time office or employment with the City - ACTIO City Manager Williams presented the report.
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Riley/Rainaldli to Adopt by Resolution No. 26-21 amending the Youth Advisory Committee Rules, Duties, Goals and Purpose to allow members to hold part-time office or employment with the City.
Motion carried by 3-0 vote.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Video Time: 18:08
Marian Kong
Gina Papan
CONSENT CALENDAR Video Time: 24:58
5. Receive and File Monthly General Fund Financial Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2026 - ACTION
6. Resolution to accept a $35,000 National Grant from the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) to implement an outdoor Fitness Court®, contingent upon confirmation of its utilization as a bid alternate for Mills Estate Park - ACTION
(Pulled for a separate consideration)
7. Adoption of a Resolution to accept a $35,000 National Grant from the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) to implement an outdoor Fitness Court® at Monterey Park - ACTION (Pulled for a separate consideration)
There was no public comment regarding the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Holober/Rainaldi to approve Consent Calendar, except Items 6 and 7, which were pulled for separate consideration. Motion carried by 3-0 vote.
6. Resolution to accept a $35,000 National Grant from the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) to implement an outdoor Fitness Court®, contingent upon confirmation of its utilization as a bid alternate for Mills Estate Park - ACTION
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7. Adoption of a Resolution to accept a $35,000 National Grant from the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) to implement an outdoor Fitness Court® at Monterey Park - ACTION The Council asked questions and provided comments regarding Items 6 and 7.
There was no public comment regarding Items 6 and 7.
Motion by Holober/Rainaldi to reject Consent Calendar Item 6 Resolution to accept a $35,000 National Grant from the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) to implement an outdoor Fitness Court®, contingent upon confirmation of its utilization as a bid alternate for Mills Estate Park. Motion carried by 3-0 vote.
Motion by Holober/Rainaldi to approve Consent Calendar Item 7 Resolution No. 26-22 to accept a $35,000 National Grant from the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) to implement an outdoor Fitness Court® at Monterey Park. Motion carried by 3-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
• None
EXISTING BUSINESS Video Time: 35:30
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 Andrea Pappajohn, Senior Enviornmenal Programs Manager, presented the report.
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
Ann Schneider
Motion by Riley/Rainaldi to Adopt by Resolution No. 26-23 Approving a Revised Schedule of Maximum Garbage Rates in Accordance with the Franchise Agreement with The South San Francisco Scavenger Company for the Collection And Disposal of Solid Waste. Motion carried by 3-0 vote.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Receive an Update from Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) and Adopt a Resolution Approving an Administrative Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement to Reflect the Name Change to WestLight Energy - ACTION
Video Time: 48:55
Marc Hershman, Director of Government Affiars, Peninsula Clean Energy, presented the report.
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
Ann Schneider
Motion by Rainaldi/Holober to Adopt by Resolution No. 26-24 Approving an Administrative Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement to Reflect the Name Change to WestLight Energy. Motion carried by 3-0 vote.
10. Event Policy Study Session - ACTION
Video Time: 1:03:30
Hannah Moran, Recreation Director, presented the report.
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
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The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
• Albert Yam • Nienhwa Cheng
Ken Smith • Lixi Huang
Vernon Bruce Kathleen Kimura
Janet Fogarty • Marian Kong
Judy Louie • Ann Schneider
Motion by Holober/Rainaldi to continue the item to May 26, 2026 City Council with direction to staff to revise the Sponsorship draft to include recommendations given. Motion carried by 3-0 vote.
11. City of Millbrae Event Sponsorship Package Study Session - ACTION Video Time: 2:17:10
Hannah Moran, Recreation Director, presented the report.
The Council asked questions and provided comments
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
Kenneth E Smith
Ann Schneider
Janet Fogarty
Motion by Rainaldi/Riley to continue the item to May 26, 2026 City Council with direction to staff to revise the draft Sponsorship draft to include recommendations given. Motion carried by 3-0 vote.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Video Time: 2:52:53
Councilmembers reported on their respective appointed committees, boards, and subcommittees. View the meeting recording for reporting.
CLOSED SESSION
• None
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 3:00:51
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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSk-xNbCaB0.
Minutes approved on May 12, 2026.
BY: - R APPROVED:
Evaraquel Roa Reuben D. Holobei
Deputy City Clerk Mayor