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Senior Environmental Programs Manager Andrea Pappajohn said the TA’s Cycle 3 call funds transportation-demand-management projects; the maximum award per competitive project is $500,000 and applicants must provide a minimum city match of 10% (5% in equity-priority areas). Millbrae’s BRAVE application requests $58,782 (revised staff resolution reflects a 10% contingency) to fund enhanced amenities at the southbound SamTrans stop at El Camino Real and Victoria Avenue. The project would add a shelter with lighting and bench seating, a printed system map, real-time arrival signage and integrated trash receptacles. Pappajohn said SamTrans identified 16 stops in Millbrae and that seven near-term stops require a “bus bulb” (sidewalk reconfiguration) before amenities can be added; the Victoria/El Camino stop is the only near-term stop that can receive amenities without a bus bulb in the grant performance period.

The second application seeks $500,000 for e-micromobility measures: $250,000 to continue and expand the joint Spin bikeshare program with Burlingame (infrastructure and rider subsidies), $240,000 for an e-mobility rebate program that would award income-qualified residents enrolled in CARE or FERA up to $500 for a standard e-bike/e-scooter or up to $1,000 for cargo/adaptive models (and safety gear), and about $10,000 to procure two e-bikes for City staff use. Pappajohn noted Peninsula Clean Energy already offers a $1,000 rebate for income-qualified residents that could stack with the proposed city rebate for higher-cost cargo or adaptive bikes.

City staff emphasized roles and responsibilities: SamTrans would procure and install bus-stop amenities and maintain the stop; Millbrae would coordinate design and complete TA reporting. Spin operates the shared e-bike program under a vendor contract and is responsible for operations and maintenance; the city has previously used TA funding to install bike corrals and to subsidize rides. Pappajohn said recent use statistics show the program had more than 25,500 rides to date and that Caltrain/BART station origins and destinations are frequent trip endpoints.

Councilmembers asked about long-term operational costs if TA funding ends. Staff said the grant budgets cover the projects as submitted and that long-term maintenance or subsidy decisions would be addressed later as needed. Councilmember questions also focused on responsive removal of improperly parked bikes and coordination with Caltrans for sidewalk or bus-bulb work on El Camino Real.

Council action and next steps: The council adopted two resolutions authorizing staff to apply for the BRAVE and e-micromobility grants and approved the revised contingency in the BRAVE resolution; both applications were submitted for the TA’s Cycle 3 competitive funding. Awards are expected in November; staff will return with any award terms and required match details.

Why it matters: The grants target visible, near-term improvements to transit access and provide financial support for low-income residents to purchase low-carbon mobility alternatives. The projects leverage TA funding and existing programs (SamTrans, Spin, Peninsula Clean Energy) and could increase transit use and first/last-mile options in Millbrae.

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Community Development Director Andy Mogensen and Daniel Cunningham, principal landscape architect with SWA Group, briefed the council on a multi-year design process led by the Sister Cities Commission. The commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended a “Woven Strands” design that retains an amphitheater-style seating area, a signature arbor (wisteria canopy), bench seating, cherry trees and central lawn space, while removing the previously proposed water feature to lower construction and maintenance costs.

Mogensen said the original concept with a water feature and supporting infrastructure had a construction estimate of about $3.5 million. Removing the water feature and trimming the project footprint cut both the one-time construction estimate and ongoing maintenance costs; staff presented an updated construction estimate near $1.5 million. Mogensen also noted $50,000 had been budgeted in an earlier Parks Fund capital appropriation for concept and design work.

Councilmembers asked about maintenance expectations, tree preservation and design details. Daniel Cunningham said the design team would work with staff to ensure the planting palette and features are maintainable by city crews. Mogensen said existing healthy trees on the site would be preserved where feasible and that the design uses drought-tolerant grasses to reduce irrigation costs. Councilmembers asked that staff consider allergen concerns for particular trees and include interpretive signage and trash/pet-waste receptacles in the final plan.

Funding source and phasing: Mogensen said the project would be funded from development impact fees, which by law may be spent on capital improvements to accommodate new development but not on ongoing maintenance. The project as described is a reduced Phase 1; the Sister Cities Commission identified an adjacent area as a possible future Phase 2 but said that section would be left for later planning.

Action taken: The council voted 5–0 to move forward with the refined Concept 1 (Woven Strands), directing staff to finalize designs and cost estimates and return with bid documents and a construction recommendation. Mogensen said staff will return with a refined cost estimate and construction-ready documents for council approval before bidding.

Why it matters: The project is intended to mark a gateway into Millbrae, strengthen the city’s Sister Cities relationships, provide passive recreation near the Spur Trail and offer a year-round amenity for seniors, students and the broader community. The narrowed scope reduces upfront cost while preserving public gathering features.

Next steps: Staff will finalize design details (including plant species, lighting and interpretive signage), prepare a final cost estimate and return to council for authorization to bid and award construction contracts. Development impact fees cover capital costs but not maintenance; council discussion flagged maintenance needs and opportunities for community partnerships and donor support.

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Hannah Moran, Millbrae’s recreation director, introduced Karen Lam, director of nutrition and senior centers for Self Help for the Elderly. Lam said the program provides hot congregate meals five days per week, home-delivered meals to North County residents, wellness classes and social activities. For January–June 2025 Self Help reported serving 5,473 meals overall; of those, staff said 3,483 meals were served to Millbrae residents. Lam said daily congregate participation averages roughly 45 people, though attendance fluctuates between about 40 and 70 depending on activities and special events.

Lam told the council the program is contracted for 5,500 meals annually but that higher daily turnout has led the center to “overserve” by about 730 meals through June. She said Self Help requests donations on a voluntary basis (the program solicits an optional $3 donation per meal) but does not deny service when donors cannot pay.

Councilmembers praised the program’s social benefits for seniors and asked clarifying questions about weekday room usage, setup and cleanup responsibilities, and residency of participants. Moran said Self Help typically handles setup and cleanup and has relocated programming to the library on days the David J. Chakoutti Community Room is needed for other rentals. Moran also said the program is weighted toward Millbrae residents — roughly two-thirds of meals served went to city residents — but that Self Help serves neighboring San Mateo County residents as part of county-funded programs.

City staff recommended and the council approved the one-year fee waiver and $10,000 funding to continue the five-day-a-week lunch program through June 30, 2026. The council agreed to the motion after a brief public comment period; speaker Mary Ann Koff supported the program but urged Self Help to pursue contributions from neighboring cities that also receive services.

Why it matters: The program provides daily nutrition, social contact and health workshops to older residents and is heavily used. The city funding and waiver reduce operating costs for the nonprofit and aim to preserve daily congregate lunches that the council described as central to senior well-being in Millbrae.

Next steps: The waiver and funding cover July 2025–June 2026. Staff will monitor utilization and continue to coordinate scheduling and facility use with Self Help to minimize conflicts with other rentals.

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City Manager Tom Williams said Millbrae contracts with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office for local policing and that the amendment represents the 17th change to that contract. “We have two deputies that patrol the city per shift,” Williams said, and the contract also pays for downtown foot-patrol and traffic enforcement officers, sergeants and supervisory staff.

Mike Sung, Millbrae’s finance director, told the council the contract’s headline amount is $10,336,696 but that the county applies a CalPERS adjustment described as an unfunded actuarial liability credit of $1,600,000. “That’s the actual amount that we pay the San Mateo County for these law enforcement services,” Sung said, meaning Millbrae’s net fiscal-year cost after the credit is about $8.7 million. Sung also said the contract covers roughly 21.45 full-time-equivalent positions, including a captain and approximately 10 deputies.

Council members asked about periodic needs assessments given Millbrae’s population and daytime growth. Williams and Sung said staff routinely analyze public-safety costs and that the city will bring back a needs assessment in September to review staffing for both the sheriff contract and Central County Fire Department (CCFD). Williams said the city plans to contract for a formal study to examine per-capita staffing and service-level needs tied to projected new housing and daytime population increases.

The council made no changes to the contract amendment; Councilmember Rinaldi moved approval and Councilmember Wynne seconded. The measure passed 5–0.

Why it matters: The contract funds front-line policing in Millbrae and represents a sizeable portion of annual public-safety spending. The credit for historical pension liabilities meaningfully reduces the city’s near-term cash outlay, and staff’s forthcoming needs assessment could shape future budget or staffing decisions.

Supporting details and next steps: Finance Director Sung said the county credit is an annual adjustment resulting from the sheriff’s participation in a retirement system different from CalPERS. Williams said staff will return with a formal report in September that analyzes deputy and firefighter staffing relative to population growth and daytime demand. No changes to service levels were adopted at the July 22 meeting.

Votes at a glance: Item 7 (Amendment to contract with San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office for police services, FY 2025–26) — motion to approve by Councilmember Rinaldi, second by Councilmember Wynne; outcome: approved 5–0.

","The Millbrae City Council approved a 17th amendment to its policing contract with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office covering FY 2025–26. Council and staff described staffing levels, a CalPERS credit that reduces the city’s net payment, and plans to study public-safety staffing as the city grows.","actionData","errors"]

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