City Of Millbrae

FACTS AND FIGURES Population: 21,387 (2008 CA Department of Finance) Incorporated: January 14, 1948 San Mateo County Seat Established: 1856 Land Area: 3.2 Square Miles Registered Voters: 10,733 (11/2007) Number Of Households: 8,113 - Units, 7,956 - Occupied (2000 Census) The City of Millbrae is located on the Peninsula, 15 miles south of San Francisco. The boundaries of this city extend roughly from the Bayshore Freeway on the east to Skyline Boulevard on the west. This distance is approximately 1.7 miles. The distance between the north and south city limit line is approximately 2.05 miles. GOVERNMENT Millbrae operates as a General Law City, providing for a Council/Manager form of government that clearly distinguishes the legislative power of the City Council from the administrative powers of the City Manager. The City Council is elected directly by the residents of Millbrae. As the legislative branch of the government, the City Council makes final decisions on all major City matters. The Council adopts ordinances and resolutions necessary for efficient governmental operations, approves the budget, and acts as aboard of appeals. The Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney, as well as the members of the City's boards and commissions.