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Mark Kirschman, Peninsula Clean Energy's director of government affairs and a former Millbrae mayor, said the Bayview condominium installation provides 143 electric vehicle chargers — effectively one charger per parking space — and called it among the largest multi‑unit residential charger installations west of the Mississippi. Kirschman invited council members and residents to the ribbon cutting set for Sept. 20 and said attendees should RSVP because the site is a private residence.

Kirschman described Peninsula Clean Energy's local programs, noting the agency helped install Level 2 E3 chargers at City Hall, the Recreation Center and the Courtyard and is supporting solar installations at civic buildings including the library and the Jacuti building. He said Millbrae residents and the county have realized roughly $4 million in cumulative savings from Peninsula Clean Energy generation rates over nearly a decade of service; countywide savings approached $200 million, staff said.

Peninsula Clean Energy will also co‑host an EV and energy showcase on Sept. 13 at the Millbrae Library parking lot from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event will include EV owners displaying vehicles, information on rebates and incentives, induction‑cooktop demonstrations and a chance for residents to ask installers about charging for multifamily housing. Kirschman and city staff highlighted challenges and incentives for adding chargers at condos and apartments and said agency staff can help owners navigate the process.

Council members and the city manager thanked Peninsula Clean Energy for its partnership and for prioritizing Millbrae projects during grant and program planning. The council did not take a formal vote on the presentation; it was an informational report and invitation to city events.

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Director of Engineering and Public Works Harry Burrows and Water Supervisor Leonard Harkness said UDF isolates short reaches of pipe, forces high‑velocity flows through them and tests discharge until turbidity and chlorine levels meet standards. The work clears mineral deposits that cause \u001cbrown water,\u001d improves hydrant operation and helps identify failing valves or hydrants for repair.

Burrows said the city has divided the distribution system into four pressure zones; staff are currently flushing Zone 4, the flatter area that contains much of the older cast‑iron piping. The program identifies 192 separate reaches to be flushed in Zone 4 and staff said they were roughly one‑third complete at the Sept. 9 meeting, with an anticipated finish about mid‑October.

Staff noted UDF requires more planning and labor than conventional hydrant flushing but uses roughly 40% less water. Burrows offered a conservative accounting that Zone 4 flushing would expend about $73,000 of water that is unbilled (water flushed from the distribution system) versus an estimated $300,000 if conventional flushing were used instead.

Crews attach chlorine diffusers and neutralizing tablets at discharge points to avoid releasing chlorinated water to the storm system and test discharged water for turbidity and residual chlorine before completing each reach. The city posts an FAQ on its website and plans to update community notices as crews move through neighborhoods.

Burrows also reminded residents that Millbrae tests tap water monthly and publishes an annual Consumer Confidence Report; staff said historic sampling found no coliform contamination since 2013. The council had no objection to the phased flushing plan and staff said they will schedule zones 1–3 in subsequent years to maintain the system on a rotating basis.

","Public Works described a zone‑based, unidirectional flushing program to clear sediment from older pipes. Staff said the program cleans pipes more effectively and uses about 40% less water than conventional hydrant flushing; Zone 4 work should finish by mid‑October.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6473845,"Millbrae seeks MTC reallocation for Murchison Drive bike and pedestrian improvements; council approves resolution",857,7622000,8479000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743382-72c68e98d7750d4b635813de4da2851c&start=7622&end=8479","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743382-72c68e98d7750d4b635813de4da2851c/thumbnail_7622000.jpg","/articles/6473845/Millbrae-City/San-Mateo-County/California/Millbrae-seeks-MTC-reallocation-for-Murchison-Drive-bike-and-pedestrian-improvements-council-approves-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473845-2773a6d68be7e8c6e5f8eaf4303e7f8b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770422788&Signature=ZFGYtrpuZ2SoflP-ivCgzn81Zap55GxJJOktVahETfUI8k6AeNU79mgymaL1GKgLViblhWtSZKAotiS57kazB9de~2m77HT~SKvPQJz2BlSUP~mzGTkkwaTDZsykUTOY3IwlYAYVDLkncH6Qxdngdx1JP2h690qGmyvNbtO3Qs4agZkbqQKiQG8YYmDesoZnRC2~0vWwa1Las9m8X4GKlKeVKcFXSPJUFoKHUxpcFjILxMTJYllMqE66DWTZGtHit64iUzSzAR9d4av5DQNka6yz0S~aZ5018klKij7nK4JRLuFgSbZSQIZZaNY0J6Vyl4KRjNIYKNqIp2XbCqQTew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Millbrae City Council on Sept. 9 adopted a resolution requesting that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission reallocate fiscal‑year Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 pedestrian and bicycle funds to a joint Murchison Drive project with the City of Burlingame.

City Engineer Ahmad Haya explained Burlingame had originally been awarded TDA Article 3 funds for related bicycle lanes; Burlingame later adjusted its project list and the County association (C/CAG) recommended reassigning $100,000 to Millbrae to keep the improvement moving. The reallocation request was reviewed and recommended by C/CAG technical committees earlier this year, staff said.

The Murchison Drive scope runs from Sequoia Avenue to El Camino Real and includes a combination of buffered and conventional bike lanes and pedestrian crossing improvements. The preferred cross‑section in preliminary designs places the parking lane to the curb, a buffered bike lane, and a travel lane toward the centerline. The corridor includes two schools — Mills High School and Spring Valley Elementary — and staff said the project would improve safe routes to school.

Haya said Burlingame will lead project design and that the cities are drafting a memorandum of understanding to divide design, construction management and long‑term maintenance responsibilities; costs after grant contributions are expected to be split between the cities but the final MOU and cost split will be returned to council for approval. CCAG is scheduled to take the funding reallocation to its board in October for recommendation to MTC.

Councilmembers asked about traffic and parking impacts; staff said the preferred design aims to minimize parking loss within Millbrae and that the design incorporates pedestrian safety measures. The council voted 5‑0 to request the reallocation and move the project forward.

","Council voted to request Metropolitan Transportation Commission reallocate TDA Article 3 funds to support bicycle and pedestrian improvements on Murchison Drive, a joint project with Burlingame.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6473850,"Millbrae council approves $702,300 contract amendment for Marina Vista sewer, total project budget set at $2.96 million",957,6698000,7655000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743382-72c68e98d7750d4b635813de4da2851c&start=6698&end=7655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743382-72c68e98d7750d4b635813de4da2851c/thumbnail_6698000.jpg","/articles/6473850/Millbrae-City/San-Mateo-County/California/Millbrae-council-approves-702300-contract-amendment-for-Marina-Vista-sewer-total-project-budget-set-at-296-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473850-073ed6be79df82570c635f23ad93b79f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770422788&Signature=KJJq1EZ15dF29mjuTmvzLW6CVqYi1HT2DqLEreXK3-9JlXRcPRBTUR~1TjcUiuX1OaICkPLAOS5HuM2Hcw0kYzQ1gtG256anxAJsLuUSHvaubG1NtdEakYciEYcQ0RqCQwoxqYDvuWwfUx0TJGrxnIsWMtCbFaMa6FcHTP6DNC6IExeAgxUdTjkdwAaXYLTDoUsFD0iXx-WbE~LdIrJXXV-eblFLGj~a30FuL0ZlorwwKlBqBzHgcuTUkAPMqL-5b9Mo~vE1L4WuFQQwo07Ajp22Q1lvi~joJ2cRf9F5enTW0lqHlNeaM~wyX-fU28lLbZxUpr9UVjx1LIiaX3jEEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Millbrae City Council on Sept. 9 approved an amendment to the Marina Vista Sewer Replacement and Pavement Rehabilitation Project that increases the construction contract by $702,300 and establishes a project budget of $2,964,883.

City Engineer Ahmad Haya told the council the additional work addresses longstanding ponding and substandard curb, gutter and sidewalk conditions in the Landing Lane and San Anselmo neighborhoods. Crews discovered the surface drainage and concrete deficiencies during construction and proposed a larger scope to improve flow, reduce recurring ponding and limit inflow and infiltration into the sanitary sewer system.

The council approved increasing the construction contract from $1,687,392.50 to $2,389,692.50, raising the consultant task order for construction management by $20,000 and increasing the project contingency by $75,830.50. Staff said funding for the extra work will come from the sewer enterprise fund.

Haya estimated the additional construction activities could begin as early as October, but noted asphalt pavement work depends on weather; patch plants typically close during heavy rains and may require spring work for final paving. The engineer said the extra concrete and drainage work will extend the effective life of the pavement and reduce long‑term maintenance and sewer treatment costs by limiting inflow and infiltration.

Councilmembers asked about ADA ramps and scheduling. Haya said ADA ramps are included in the overall contract scope and that the extra work focuses on drainage and concrete reconstruction where needed. Finance staff said the sewer fund remains healthy and that the finance department was reconciling year‑end invoices; staff will provide detailed budget figures as requested by council.

A motion to approve the contract amendment was made by Councilmember Munoz, seconded by Councilmember Rinaldi, and passed unanimously, 5‑0.

","Council authorized an amendment to the Marina Vista Sewer Replacement and Pavement Rehabilitation contract to add concrete and drainage work after crews found chronic ponding; vote was 5‑0.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6473854,"Millbrae public comments split over proposed Hanyu Friendship Garden, council directs continued design work",4035,2475000,6510000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743382-72c68e98d7750d4b635813de4da2851c&start=2475&end=6510","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743382-72c68e98d7750d4b635813de4da2851c/thumbnail_2475000.jpg","/articles/6473854/Millbrae-City/San-Mateo-County/California/Millbrae-public-comments-split-over-proposed-Hanyu-Friendship-Garden-council-directs-continued-design-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473854-5b62fab414d3125a59650d4c89e3c7c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770422788&Signature=m4tBjB7U7GnI-ETA9D79DNdwwlooxN18vILi6ch2j5g2uiXFvOUAN~3RkuDakGYYQEwyGIbsBGgf8MFcgj5-EeERDKWwO01qxT-NjO~VXrCFzzKp6zyt3qvtb6WfKfQ9PE9RftnRE5KD-lYLEU-6xR-7lOvg6zLF0Rzp6ZCr1hiD5MN3Z9zhvMXqtStpJtlU5uvsewiG5hh42VUTank5WantcQZ4sCxoHbhl-A7lsKIHJdvctaAW2IGl0PjPMhKwFK19wRxOdFpFGfj~NepcopblghR8hFJ1syaRHegNu6qmZbZxAnRXOVezyQ27nTi41n~IFiqahvKvkcg5cOLp9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hundreds of residents and community volunteers addressed the Millbrae City Council on Sept. 9 over a proposed friendship garden on the Hillcrest spur trail honoring the city's relationship with Hanyu, Japan.

Supporters told the council the Hanyu Friendship Garden would celebrate a two‑decade relationship, add new public green space and mirror other sister‑city amenities in Millbrae. Opponents said the project was being funded from the city's impact fee account, urged a more inclusive name, or asked that private donations rather than impact fees pay for the work.

The dispute drew speakers from both sides during the public comment period and multiple advisory commissions. Jean Wong, a longtime resident and chair of the Sister Cities Committee, urged the council to approve the garden and said it would \u001creaffirm Millbrae's commitment to sharing and celebrating different cultures.\u001d Other residents, including Nien Hua Cheng and Jennifer Chang, said they supported a more broadly themed \u001cMillbrae\u001d or \u001cUnity\u001d garden that would represent the city's many communities. At least one speaker said she had collected about 400 petition signatures asking for a name change.

City staff said the project has moved through the Sister Cities Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission and that further design work will continue at the direction of council. City Manager Tom Williams told the council the project would be brought back to the council as design evolves. No final vote on construction or naming was taken at the Sept. 9 meeting.

Speakers on both sides raised funding questions and process concerns. Several commenters said the proposed funding source was \u001cimpact fee\u001d or \u001cdeveloper fee\u001d funds — money intended for park and recreation infrastructure — and said the council should make clear how those fees would be spent and whether private donations could instead cover the garden. Others pointed to the project's multi‑year planning and the Parks and Recreation Commission's unanimous recommendation in prior meetings.

Multiple speakers requested more community outreach and a public forum or survey to decide the name and final features. Parks and Recreation and Sister Cities commissioners who spoke said the plan had been vetted at advisory meetings; at least one parks commissioner later asked for more public input after residents raised objections. Council members and staff repeatedly emphasized the need to follow the city's public‑engagement process and noted prior council direction to continue design work.

The council did not approve construction or a final name on Sept. 9. The city manager said staff will continue design work and return to council with updated plans and community‑engagement steps. Timing and final project budget were not specified at the meeting.

Members of the public and the council also discussed related site issues, including trees along the spur trail and whether the garden should include cherry trees, multilingual signage and programming for youth and seniors.

The council's next steps, as described at the meeting, include continued design work, a forthcoming memorandum of understanding for any funding responsibilities and future public outreach led by Parks and Recreation staff. Staff said a community engagement process similar to previous Millbrae park projects would be used when the design and budget are ready for council consideration.

","Residents and advocacy groups voiced competing views on a proposed Hanyu Friendship Garden on the Hillcrest spur trail, debating funding, naming and public outreach. Council staff said design will continue and be returned to council for further review.","actionData","errors"]

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