CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 23, 2023
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Note on Public Comments: For this meeting, members of the Council and the public had the option of attending in person or submitting public comments via email to the City Clerk’s Office prior to the public meeting. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in attending or participating in this meeting were instructed to call the office of the City Clerk at 991-8078 prior to the meeting.
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Buenaventura at 7:00 P.M. The Mayor expressed concern and acknowledged the recent mass shootings that occurred in the County and the victims killed in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park. Mayor Buenaventura ensured the public there will be discussions to see what the Council can do to influence decision-makers to prevent mass shootings.
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Present:
Raymond A. Buenaventura, Mayor
Juslyn C. Manalo, Vice Mayor
Roderick Daus-Magbual
Pamela DiGiovanni
Glenn R. Sylvester
Staff Present:
Tom Piccolotti, Interim City Manager
Rose L. Zimmerman, City Attorney
K. Annette Hipona, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Sylvester, seconded by Vice Mayor Manalo and carried to approve the agenda.
RESOLUTIONS:
Appointment and Employment of Thomas J. Piccolotti as City Manager of the City of Daly City
City Attorney Rose Zimmerman provided the staff report. The Council acknowledged and commended the years of service and experience from Mr. Piccolotti, Mr. Piccolotti’s willingness to step in as Interim City Manager during the previous year, and his performance during what was essentially a six-month interview process serving as the Interim City Manager. Councilmember DiGiovanni acknowledged Mr. Piccolotti’s professionalism and service but expressed concern with a lack of a budgetary process referring to monetary aspects and referred to issues of equitability and transparency.
It was moved by Mayor Buenaventura, seconded by Vice Mayor Manalo and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Ayes: Daus-Magbual, Manalo, Sylvester, Buenaventura
Noes: None
Abstained: DiGiovanni
Resolution 23-16, Approving Employment Agreement and Appointing Thomas J. Piccolotti to Serve as City Manager
Mayor Buenaventura gave the Oath of Office to appointed City Manager, Thomas J. Piccolotti.
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2 City Manager Piccolotti thanked the Council, his executive team consisting of Rose Zimmerman, Cameron Christensen, Chela Anderson, Denise Brown, Joshua Cosgrove, Natalie Sakkal, Tatum Mothershead, Richard Chiu, Ron Myers, and Tim Nevin, and immediate staff consisting of Leilani Ramos and Charlie Morrow. Mr. Piccolotti outlined his goals, looked forward to working with the City’s Commissioners, and placed the needs of the citizens as his top priority. Mr. Piccolotti thanked his family and requested a brief recess to introduce them.
Mayor Buenaventura called for a five-minute recess at 7:28 PM. and called the meeting back to order at 7:32 PM.
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation - Human Trafficking Prevention Month
(Acting Chief Cameron Christensen; Pat Racela & Deodor Tronco, Justice for Rainbow Bright Workers)
DCPLA Gordon L. King Memorial Grant to the Daly City Public Library (President Monica Devincenzi, Daly City Public Library Associates)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meetings of January 9, 2023
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Sylvester and carried to approve the minutes of January 9, 2023.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Brent Turner commended the Council on their decision and congratulated Mr. Piccolotti on his appointment as City Manager and spoke in support of Mr. Piccolotti, commending his character, honor, and sense of service to the community.
Nina Phillips, HIP Housing, thanked the Council for their support and partnership with HIP Housing, an affordable housing, non- profit organization throughout San Mateo C ounty. Nina provided information on the organization’s initiatives and achievements in housing low -income families and individuals.
Bob Quinn requested an option for the public to join meetings remotely. Bob expressed concern with the lack of other cand idates for City Manager and requested transparency with a police report and investigation concerning events that occurred at City Hall.
Ray Satorre, Pilipino Bayanihan Resource Center and Lions Club, congratulated Mr. Piccolotti on his new role as City Manager, extended support via his organizations, and voiced support for the Council’s decision on the matter.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the consent agenda except items # 8, 9, and 11, which were pulled for further discussion.
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3 Resolutions:
Approve Notary Pay Compensation
Resolution 23-17, Adding Notary Pay Compensation
Appropriate Funds and Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Park Engineering for Mission Street Streetscape Project
Resolution 23-18, Authorizing Execution of Amendment #1 to Professional S ervices Agreement with Park Engineering to Provide Construction Inspection Services for the Mission Street Streetscape Project
Authorize City Staff to Apply to the CalRecycle Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial Grant Program Fiscal Year 2022- 23 for Grant Funding for the Mussel Rock North Bluff Mitigation and Stabilization Project – Upper Disposal Area Targeted Waste Removal
Resolutions 23-19, Authorizing Submittal of Application(s) for all CalRecycle Grant and Payment Programs for which the City of Daly City is Eligible
Approve Public Works Department Administration Reorganization and Proposed Staffing Changes
Public Works Director Chiu provided the staff report for the proposal in staffing changes.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the following resolution by voice vote:
Resolution 23-20, Approving Reorganization Plan for the Public Works Department Administration Division and Proposed Staffing Changes
Authorize City Manager to Execute Contract with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco for Pilot Program to Carry out Housing Rehab Loan Program
Betsy ZoBell provided the staff report and addressed questions on how the pilot program differs from the Rebuilding Together Program and inquiries on the housing rehabilitation program Section 203(k).
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the following resolution by voice vote:
Resolution 23-21, Authorizing a Contract with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco for a Pilot Program to Carry Out a Housing Rehab Loan Program
Accept and Appropriate a $5,500 Gordon L. King Memorial Grant from the Daly City Public Library Associates
Resolution 23-22, Accepting and Appropriating Grant from the Daly City Public Library Associates
CITY OF DALY CITY
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JANUARY 23, 2023
4 Setting Time and Place of Public Hearing – Proposed Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.60 to the Municipal Code, Re: Commissioners and Board Members Compensation
City Attorney Zimmerman provided the staff report and clarification on the public hearing process.
Mayor Buenaventura acknowledged Planning Commissioner Ray Satorre, Arts & Culture Commissioner Dorie Paniza, and Recreation Commissioner Reigil Paniza, who were present at the meeting.
It was moved by Councilmember Daus-Magbual, seconded by Vice Mayor Manalo and carried to approve the following resolution by voice vote:
Resolution 23-23, Setting Time and Place of Public Hearing for Proposed Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.60 to the Daly City Municipal Code Re: Commissioners and Board Members Compensation
Check Registers:
Check Registers for the Month of December 2022
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
COMMUNICATIONS:
Update on Status of Development of SamTrans Property at 3501 Junipero Serra Boulevard (Park and Ride Lot)
Director of Economic and Community Development Tatum Mothershead introduced SamTrans staff to present their proposal for the 8.7-acre parcel at 3501 Junipero Serra Boulevard. Jessica Epstein, Manager of Community Affairs for SamTrans, requested the Council’s support to develop the lot at Colma BART station into TOD housing, via a letter of support. Michaela Patrick gave a presentation on the current needs of the community, the timeline, and the great opportunity to develop a project which addresses the County’s housing shortage. Michaela and Jessica addressed questions on the proposed number of affordable housing units on the site and public transportation routes to nearby shopping centers.
It was moved by Councilmember Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by voice vote to approve the letter of support proposed by SamTrans for the Colma Park and Ride Lot.
AWARD OF BIDS/CONTRACTS:
Replace Citrus Pump Station Roof
Plant Equipment & Maintenance Manager Michael Patolo provided the staff report to award the construction contract to DuBois Roofing in the amount of $109,712. The Council had questions on the options for roof materials, the square footage, the length of the guarantee, and whether union labor will be utilized.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 23-24, Authorizing Execution of An Agreement with Dubois Roofing to Replace the Citrus Pump Station Roof
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5 APPOINTMENTS:
It was moved by Mayor Buenaventura, seconded by Vice Mayor Manalo and carried by voice vote to move Gary Pacheco from the Planning Commission to the Library Board of Trustees.
It was moved by Mayor Buenaventura, seconded by Vice Mayor Manalo and carried by voice vote to move Reigil Paniza from the Recreation Commission to the Planning Commission.
It was moved by Mayor Buenaventura, seconded by Vice Mayor Manalo and carried by voice vote to appoint Cheryll Catuar to the Recreation Commission; Councilmember DiGiovanni abstained.
REPORTS:
City Council Committee
Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) (Manalo)
City Council
Councilmember Daus-Magbual reported attendance at CalCities’ Policy Committee orientation where he was appointed to the Housing Community Economic Development Policy Committee by colleague, Vice Mayor Manalo.
Councilmember DiGiovanni relayed messages she received from the public requesting to add the option to call into meetings and to air the meetings on local cable channel(s) for accessibility.
Councilmember DiGiovanni requested looking into passed legislation to prevent disruptive behavior at meetings and supported free speech. Councilmember DiGiovanni acknowledged Pacific Islanders Together’s Christmas event at the Bayshore School which was also attended by firefighters, commended Recreation Manager Brown for the holiday event at Westlake, and thanked the City Manager for the employee tree-lighting event.
Vice Mayor Manalo commended the Recreation staff for the success of Winter Wonderland at Westlake Park. Vice Mayor Manalo reported attendance at various events including Pacific Islanders Together’s event at Bayshore Elementary School along with the firefighters; the *** Philippine Nurses Association event in Foster City to give back to the community; the San Mateo Board of Supervisors meeting which saw the first Latina, Supervisor Corzo, seated at the board; the swearing-in event of Attorney General Rob Bonta, the first Filipino-American elected in that role; the California Museum’s exhibit of Filipino-Americans in education, arts & public service and commended Dr. Rodriguez for the curation; the swearing-in of Controller Malia Cohen, the first African-American woman in the role; and an Art Event for the youth by the youth to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy which was put together by the Cow Palace, a place where Dr. King Jr. once gave a speech.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Buenaventura adjourned the meeting at 9:11 PM in memory of those who perished from gun violence, particularly those who perished in San Mateo County. The meeting also adjourned in memory of Algis Ratnikas, Patricia Lopez, Evangeline Kapala Tovero, Darnell Calhoun, Isaiah Cordero, Lloyd Edward Tilghman, Elisa Luna, Peggy Fehr, Ronald Michael Robell, and Leon Carr.
*** Councilmember Manalo amended the minutes at the regular Council meeting of February 13, 2023
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6 Approved as submitted, this 13th
City Clerk
day of February , 2023.
Raymond A. Buenaventura
Mayor