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MILLBRAE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MAY 26, 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: 08:10
Mayor Stephen Rainaldi called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL: 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 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: 09:01
• The San Francisco Peninsula Destination Marketing Organization FY 25-28 Strategic Plan Presented by John Hutar, President & CEO of The San Francisco Peninsula.
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
• Ann Schneider
• Santana Thienviwat
• 101 Corridor Connect Program Update Presentation
Presented by Peter Skinner, Chief Officer of the San Mateo County Transportation Authority The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
• Ann Schneider
AGENDA OVERVIEW/STAFF BRIEFING Video Time: 35:25
• Calendar of events - INFORMATIONAL
• Report of bills and claims - INFORMATIONAL
City Manager Williams updated the City Council on the following:
> Requested to continue Items 12 and 13 to the June 9, 2026 City Council meeting. > Reported the Public Works Week Expo had great attendance, with over 100 attendees. Children had the opportunity to explore the City's heavy-duty vehicles and learn about the Public Works Department.
Upcoming Events:
• Saturday, May 30, 1:00 PM, Recreation Center - Youth Education and Information Forum 148 CITY COUNCIL MAY 26, 2026
• Friday, June S, 5:00 PM, Central Park - Summer Block Party • Friday, June 13, Sunset, Central Park - Millbrae Goes to the Movies: Zootopia > Encouraged the public to visit the City website to review two draft plans and provide comments:
• Urban Water Management Plan comments are due June 9
• Local Harzard Mitigation Plan comments are due June 15 • Announced sidewalk closures on Broadway from Meadow Glen to Victoria Avenue and along the El Camino Frontage Road for pressure washing from June 1 through June 3 starting 5:00 AM to noon.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Video Time: 44:05
• Regular Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2026 - ACTION
Motion by Fung/Nguyen to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2026 as presented. Motion carried by 4-0 vote.
4. ORAL REPORT FROM CITY COMMITTEE/COMMISSION CHAIRS
None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Video Time: 44:45
Marjory Ruiz, PG&E
.. Alice Kuang
Marian Kong
• Lixi Huang
CONSENT CALENDAR Video Time: 54:25
5. Receive and File Monthly General Fund Financial Report for the Period Ending April 30, 2026 -
INFORMATIONAL
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-27 Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 - ACTION
Approve by motion, a request from the Millbrae Cultural Committee for parking lot and street closures and fee waivers for the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 19 and 20, 2026 - ACTION Approve by motion, a request from the Millbrae Cultural Committee for parking lot and street closures and fee waivers for the Lunar New Year Festival on January 30 and 31, 2027 - ACTION
9. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-28 Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to execute an amendment to the agreement with GHD, Inc. for •as-needed municipal engineering services, extending the term to July 9, 2027 - ACTION
10. Adoption of Resolution No. 26-29 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment (Extension Agreement) with the County of San Mateo for Continued Provision of Animal Control Services for a Three-Year Term Beginning July 1, 2026 - ACTION There was no public comment regarding the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Fung/Riley to approve Consent Calendar. Motion carried by 4-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING Video Time: 56:33
11. Presentation of Vacancy Status and Recruitment Strategies in the City of Millbrae per Assembly Bill 2561 (Government Code § 3502.3) - ACTION
Lucy Fung, Human Resources Manager presented the report.
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Mayor Rainaldi opened the public hearing.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Nguyen/Fung to close the public hearing. Motion carried by 4-0 vote.
Motion by Nguyen/Riley to Receive the Presentation of Vacancy Status and Recruitment Strategies in the City of Millbrae per Assembly Bill 2561 (Government Code §3502.3). Motion carried by 4-0 vote.
EXISTING BUSINESS
12. Event Policy Study Session - ACTION
(Continued to the June 9, 2026 City Council Meeting)
13. Event Sponsorship Package Study Session - ACTION
(Continued to the June 9, 2026 City Council Meeting)
NEW BUSINESS Video Time: 1:05:42
14. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Economic Growth Strategies, LLC in a total amount not to exceed $105,750 for a period of 1 year for professional services to assist the City with the establishment of a Property Business Improvement District - ACTION
Brad Misner, Community Development Director presented the report and consultant Paul Saldana, Economic Growth Strategies was available to answer questions.
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
Alice Kuang
• Marian Kong
• Ann Schneider
Motion by Fung/Nguyen to adopt Resolution No. 26-30 Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Economic Growth Strategies, LLC in a total amount not to exceed $105,750 for a period of 1 year for professional services to assist the City with the establishment of a Property Business Improvement District. Motion carried by 4-0 vote.
15. Update on City Council Vacancy in the City Council District 3 - ACTION Video Time: 1:57:50 Elaine Tran, City Clerk presented the report.
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion Rainaldi/Riley to Receive the update on the District 3 City Council vacancy and directed staff to consolidate the Special Election to fill the vacancy with the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.
Motion carried by 4-0 vote.
16. Discuss and Consider the Appointment of the Office of Vice Mayor- ACTION Video Time: 2:06:14 Elaine Tran, City Clerk presented the report.
The following members of the public spoke regarding this item:
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• Alice Kuang
The Council provided comments.
Motion by Riley/Rainaldi to appoint Councilmember Anders Fung to the Office of Vice Mayor. Motion carried by 3-0-1 roll call vote with Vice Mayor Anders Fung abstaining.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Video Time: 2:23:13
Councilmembers reported on their respective appointed committees, boards, and subcommittees. View the meeting recording for reporting
CLOSED SESSION
• None
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 2:30:00
With no further business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 9:25 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=QgtiKSIns-A
Minutes approved on June 9, 2026.
BY: APPROVED: Serm Raunder
Elaine Tran Stephen Rainaldi
City Clerk Mayor