CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 13, 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 7:01 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Present:
Raymond A. Buenaventura, Mayor
Juslyn C. Manalo, Vice Mayor
Roderick Daus-Magbual
Pamela DiGiovanni
Glenn R. Sylvester
Staff Present:
Thomas Piccolotti, City Manager
Rose L. Zimmerman, City Attorney
K. Annette Hipona, City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation - Black History Month
(Leslie DuBridge, Daly City Cultural Arts Administrator)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meetings of January 23, 2023
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried to approve the minutes of January 23, 2023, as amended.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Councilmember Sylvester and carried to approve the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Sylvester, seconded by Vice Mayor Manalo and carried to approve the consent agenda with the exception of items # 4, 5, and 6, which were pulled for further discussion.
Resolutions:
Final Acceptance of the Subdivision Improvements for Major Subdivision SUB -4-17-12723 (the Juniper Project Subdivision)
Resolution 23- 25, Accepting Subdivision Improvements For Major Subdivision ( SUB-4-17- 12723) For The Juniper Project Subdivision – 3301 Junipero Serra Boulevard
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2 Accept Grant Deed for the Tita Alice Bulos Community Hub from City Ventures Homebuilding, LLC
Director of Public Works Richard Chiu provided the staff report and addressed questions regarding who would maintain the exterior of the facility , potential uses for the building and tenants, whether there are exemptions on HOA fees, the amount of parking spaces, cost of recovery, and a potential space in the hub to showcase artwork. Samantha Hauser, City Ventures, expressed support for the hub and was grateful to staff and the Council for the project collaboration.
It was moved by Mayor Buenaventura, seconded by Vice Mayor Manalo and carried by voice vote to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 23-26, Approving Acceptance Of Grant Deed For The Tita Alice Bulos Community Hub At The Juniper Subdivision
Appropriate Funds and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. for the RO 256 Streetlight Conversion Project
Director Chiu provided the staff report which proposes for Kimley-Horn and Associates to conduct design services to convert the series circuit streetlights to a parallel circui t, a more common c ircuit. Mr.
Chiu addressed questions on repair and conversion options, the proposed area for conversion, and the estimated timeframe for the design process.
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Councilmember Da us-Magbual and carried by voice vote to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 23-27, Authorizing Execution Of Professional Services Agreement With Kimley-Horn And Associates, Inc.
Amend Daly City's Conflict of Interest Code as to Positions
City Clerk Annette Hipona provided the staff report to comply with FPPC requirements by having designated positions submit a Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, annually.
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Councilmember Sylvester and carried by voice vote to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 23-28, Amending Daly City’s Conflict Of Interest Code As To Positions
Request Use of Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds to Purchase Vehicle Immobilization Devices for the Police Department
Resolution 23-29, Authorizing Use Of Federal Asset Forfeiture (DEA) Funds To Purchase Vehicle Immobilization Devices For The Police Department
Request Use of Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds to Purchase Replacement Firearms for the Police Department
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3 Resolution 23-30, Authorizing Use Of Federal Asset Forfeiture ( DEA) Funds To Purchase Replacement Firearms For The Police Department
Approve Daly City's 2022 Mandated Life and Safety Compliance Inspections Report
Resolution 23-31, Acknowledging North County Fire Authority Regarding The Inspecti on Of Certain Occupancies Required To Perform Annual Inspections In Such Occupancies Pursuant To Sections 13146.2 And 13146.3 Of The California Health And Safety Code
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing on Removal of Commercial Vehicle Parking on the East Side of Bayshore Boulevard
Director Chiu requested the public hearing be continued to the regular City Council meeting of March 13, 2023 in order for the department to perform additional outreach for the item.
It was moved by Vice M ayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by voice vote to continue the hearing to the meeting of March 13, 2023.
Introduce Ordinance Amending the Daly City Municipa l Code Re: Commissioners and Board Members Compensation and Adopt Resolution Setting Compensation for Commissioners and Board Members
Councilmember Daus-Magbual recused himself and left the Council Chambers at 7:55 P.M.
City Attorney Rose Zimmerman provided the staff report to add Chapter 2.60 to the Municipal Code to allow for commissioner and board member compens ation to be set by resolution. Mayor Buenaventura opened the public hearing. There were no public comments.
Mayor Buenaventura addressed questions on the impetus of the ordinance and staff addressed questions on the compensation amount of $50/meeting, whether other cities provide similar compensation, the monthly cap on Library Board members, why committees are not included in the stipend, whether the stipend is based on attendance, and the potential budget for the item ($10,000-$18,000 annually).
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Sylvester and carried to close the public hearing.
It was moved by Mayor Buenaventura and seconded by Vice Mayor Manalo for the City Attorney to read the ordinance by title only. The motion failed via the following vote:
Ayes: Manalo, Buenaventura
Noes: DiGiovanni, Sylvester
Recused: Daus-Magbual
Councilmember Daus-Magbual rejoined the meeting at 8:09 P.M.
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4 COMMUNICATIONS:
Consider and Select Artwork for the National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court® Lincoln Park Location
Assistant to the City Manager Leilani Ramos requested the Council to review two artwork submissions, consider the Arts & Culture Commission’ s rec ommendation, and select artwork for t he National Fitness Court located at Lincoln Park.
Ms. Ramos addressed questions on where the artwork would be installed within the park, whether both submissions can be utilized, why Artist No. 1 was selected by the Arts & Culture Commission, whether Artist No. 2’s submission can be redone digitally, and how Artist No. 2’s artwork can also be highlighted.
The Council provided direction to staff to select Artist No. 1’s artwork for the National Campaign Fitness Court located at Lincoln Park.
AWARD OF BIDS/CONTRACTS:
Award of Contract for the Construction, Development and Testing of the Margate Well
Acting Director of Water and Wastewater Resources Joshua Cosgrove provided the staff report and the recommendation to select the lowest responsible bid from Maggiora Bros. Drilling, Inc. in the amount of $1,512,400 and a 15% contingency amount of $227,000. Staff addressed questions on ownership of the well, whether the project could raise utility costs, potential space for recreation facilities on site, factors that held back the project, the wholesale price of water, and how often the department tests for lead and salinity.
It was moved by Councilmember Sylvester, seconded Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 23-32, Authorizing Execution Of Construction Contract With Maggiora Bros. Drilling, Inc., For The Construction, Development And Testing Of The Margate Well
APPOINTMENTS:
It was moved by Councilmember Daus-Magbual, seconded by Vice Mayor Manalo and carried by voice vote to appoint Elaine Villasper to the Arts & Culture Commission.
REPORTS:
City Council
Councilmember DiGiovanni acknowledged Valentine’s Day, supported a call-in option for members of the public who are not able to attend meetings in person and want to provide public comment, and noted that staff is looking into local station Channel 27 to air future meetings for accessibility.
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5 Staff
City Manager Thomas Piccolotti gave kudos to the Water and Wastewater Resources Department staff for their work on bringing the Margate Well project to fruition.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Buenaventura adjourned the meeting at 8:58 PM in memory of Karen Daus-Capalaran, Jacob Brandon Garcia, Gloria Rosella Tamos, Eduardo “Eddie” Rosete, Ademan “Adee” Angeles, Charles Preston Morrow, and Janet Abelson.
Approved as submitted, this 27th
City Clerk
day of February , 2023.
Raymond A. Buenaventura
Mayor