Language Access and Title VI Implementation Plan

Background & Purpose

The City of Millbrae operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The City of Millbrae is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, applicants, residents, customers, and persons doing business with the City and will ensure that people may participate in, enjoy the benefits of, and be free from discrimination under any program or activity it administers without regard to any protected status, including:

  • Age
  • Ancestry
  • Color
  • Gender
  • Gender Expression
  • Gender Identify
  • Genetic Information
  • Marital Status
  • Medical Condition
  • Mental Disability
  • Military and Veteran Status
  • National Origin
  • Physical Disability
  • Race
  • Sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and/or medical conditions)
  • Sexual Orientation

The City of Millbrae's mission is: "Enhancing the quality of life in our shared community, providing great services, encouraging community engagement, fostering economic growth, and embracing cultural diversity in a safe environment."

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) is a federal law that requires no person in the United States on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from, be denied the benefits or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973 added the requirement that there be no discrimination on the basis of sex. Title VI applies to recipients and sub-recipients of federal financial assistance. The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 makes clear that pursuant to Title VI, discrimination is prohibited throughout any department of a local agency that accepts Federal financial assistance.

The City of Millbrae periodically receives federal funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and other federal program funding. As a recipient of such federal aid, the City is required to comply with Title VI and the related Department of Transportation regulations (Title 49 CFR Part 21).

The Title VI Program and Language Assistance Plan (PDF) were developed to guide the Millbrae in its administration and management of Title VI-related activities. Please see the City of Millbrae Title VI Implementation Plan (PDF) for more information or contact the Title VI Coordinator.

Complaints

Title VI requires public entities to designate at least one employee to coordinate the investigation of complaints from LEP individuals. Any person who believes they have been discriminated against based on race, color, or national origin with regard to service delivery has the right to file a complaint with the City's Title VI Coordinator within 180 days of the alleged incident.

  • Title VI Coordinator
    Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Director
    621 Magnolia Avenue
    Millbrae, CA 94030
    650-259-2316

Complaint forms are available on the City's website at the phone number noted above or at City Hall, located at 621 Magnolia Avenue, Millbrae, CA. Complaints are investigated pursuant to the City's complaint procedure (PDF).

You also may file a complaint with the Federal Highway Administration through its Office of Civil Rights, East Building, 8th Floor E81-105, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590.