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Council adopts three advisory-committee work plans, including community enhancement and economic development
Summary
City Council approved three advisory committees' 2025–27 work plans — Community Enhancement, Economic Development and Cultural Arts — with unanimous votes and brief presentations from each committee chair.
The Millbrae City Council on April 8 unanimously adopted work plans for three advisory bodies: the Community Enhancement Advisory Committee (CEAC), the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) and the Cultural Arts Advisory Committee.
CEAC Chair Jean Wong presented a multi-task plan for fiscal years 2025–27 that includes community education workshops, a continued Adopt-a-Spot volunteer program, tree preservation and an ongoing memorial program for parks. CEAC said it expects a modest fiscal impact — about $1,000 — covering speaker fees and educational plaques for the city’s pollinator garden. The council approved CEAC’s work plan by a 5-0 vote.
EDAC Chair Kathleen Garen outlined a four-task plan focused on advising council on downtown economic policy, providing small-business education (estimated $500 for speakers and refreshments), promoting downtown enhancements and collaborating with the newly formed local chamber of commerce. The EDAC work plan was adopted 5-0.
Cultural Arts Advisory Committee Chair John Hippley reviewed programming and outreach goals for the next two years, including the Millbrae Arts & Crafts Show on May 10 and a legacy tile project to fund and decorate a retaining wall near the children’s playground. Hippley told council the committee faces recruitment challenges: at the time of the presentation the Cultural Arts Advisory Committee reported only three active members and several vacancies; Hippley asked the council and staff to help recruit volunteers. The cultural arts work plan was approved 5-0.
Each committee’s chair answered council questions and noted areas for future collaboration with city staff and other advisory bodies. Council members thanked the volunteers and staff liaisons for their presentations and adopted all three plans without changes.
