Millbrae Council Weighs Paid Parking, Utility Fees, and Term Limits in Busy July Stretch
Millbrae's City Council and advisory bodies held a packed schedule of meetings in early July, with agendas covering parking policy, utility fees, bridge repairs, and term-limit interpretation. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so outcomes listed below reflect what was scheduled for action, not confirmed results.
City Council — July 7 Special Meeting
The Council scheduled three action items for its July 7 special meeting. The first was a resolution adopting a second amendment to a cooperation agreement with the San Mateo County Urban County Program, which would give Millbrae access to Community Development Block Grant funding for fiscal years 2027–2029. The second was a resolution amending the FY 2025–2027 Capital Improvement Program and authorizing award of the Aviador Bridge Interim Shoring Project. The third was a resolution establishing the city's interpretation of term-limit provisions regarding successive Council terms and reelection eligibility, with public comment scheduled on that item.
City Council — July 14 Parking, Fees, and Contracts
The Council's July 14 agenda included public hearings on three utility charges for FY 2026-2027: fire suppression assessments, sewer service charges, and stormwater fees. Also scheduled were two ordinances — one to establish a paid parking program for city-owned or controlled facilities, and another to create a dedicated parking enterprise fund.
The agenda listed a contract with Nielsen Merksamer Parrinello Gross & Leoni LLP for legislative advocacy at up to $72,000, and an agreement with Millbrae Community Television (MCTV) not to exceed $125,000.
A separate closed-session Council meeting on July 14 was set to confer with legal counsel on existing litigation: *Valerie Barnes v. City of Millbrae*, Superior Court of California, County San Mateo, Case No. 26-CIV-105123.
Community Enhancement Advisory Committee — July 8
The CEAC scheduled a special meeting to consider formal action supporting a merger with the MCAAC. The committee also planned updates on the Spur Trail Master Plan, the Adopt-a-Spot program, and tree dedication plaques, plus approval of its April 7, 2026 regular meeting minutes.
Senior Advisory Committee — July 15
The Senior Advisory Committee was set to approve minutes from its June 17, 2026 meeting, receive updates from the City Council and the Millbrae Library, and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2026–2027 term. A public comment period of up to 30 minutes was listed for items not on the agenda.
Coming Up
- **July 20 — Planning Commission:** Public hearing and action on Design Review Permit (2025-154) for a 4,711-sq-ft, two-story mixed-use building at 230 Broadway on a 2,500-sq-ft lot in the Downtown Mixed Use zone. Staff update on MTC signage is also scheduled.
- **July 21 — Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Subcommittee:** Discussion of Regional Measure 3 (RM3) Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail grant program, plus status updates on intersection improvements at Magnolia Avenue and Millbrae Avenue and the Broadway ADA and Pedestrian Improvements Project.
- **July 21 — Parks and Recreation Commission:** Election of Chair and Vice Chair, plus discussion and possible adoption of a Bench Dedication Policy.
- **July 21 — City Council (closed session):** Discussion of *Ann Schneider v. City of Millbrae and City Clerk/Elections Official*, Case No. 26-CIV-105490. The Council may take action related to the lawsuit.
Note: All recent meetings listed above are reflected by agenda only; minutes have not been published. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes should consult the official minutes posted by the City of Millbrae.