CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING – CITY COUNCIL
MAY 8, 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.
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:
Older Americans Month May 2023
(Karen Parque and Andrea Tsang, Senior Services Specialists, Recreation Department)
Jewish American Heritage Month May 2023
(Jonathan Mintzer, Jewish Community Relations Council)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of April 24, 2023
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Sylvester and carried to approve the minutes of April 24, 2023.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the agenda.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES/ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Ray Satorre, Pilipino Bayanihan Resource Center (PBRC) and Daly City Host Lions Club, expressed full support for appointing Acting Chief Cameron Christensen to the position of Chief of Police. Ray Satorre advocated for the interest and general welfare of the community, public safety and public health.
Dorie Paniza, PBRC President and Arts & Culture Commissioner, saluted Acting Police Chief Christensen for his service and expressed support for appointing him as Daly City’s Chief of Police.
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2 CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Sylvester and carried to approve the consent agenda except item #4, which was pulled for discussion.
Communications:
2023 Qtr. 1 Investment Report
City Treasurer Daneca Halvorson addressed questions on the state of the economy and the status on investments made related to Silicon Valley Bank.
It was moved by Councilmember Sylvester, seconded by Vice Mayor Manalo and carried to approve the report.
Resolutions:
Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from the State of California Department of Education for the Bayshore After School Education and Safety Program
Resolution 23- 71, Accepting And Appropriating Grant Funds From The State Of California Department Of Education For The Bayshore After School Education And Safety Program
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Service Agreement with Enoven Truck Body and Equipment, Inc. for Fabrication and Outfitting of Two Utility Service Trucks for Sewer Cleaning
Resolution 23-72, Authorizing Execution Of A Service Agreement With Enoven Truck Body And Equipment, Inc For Two Utility Service Trucks
Set Time and Place of the Public Hearing for Daly City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program Regulatory Fee (Set Hearing: 6/12/2023)
Resolution 23-73, Setting Time And Place Of Public Hearing Re: Maintaining Adopted Regulatory Fees Necessary To Fund Local Specific Program Activities Mandated Under The Stormwater Management Plan, And Requesting San Mateo County To Collect Such Fees
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Interactive Resources, Inc. for Design Services for the City Hall HVAC, Civic Center Generator Replacement, and Doelger Art Center HVAC and Roof Replacement Projects
Resolution 23-74, Authorizing Execution Of Professional Services Agreement With IMEG Corporation Of San Francisco (City Hall HVAC, Civic Center Generator Replacement and Doelger Art Center HVAC and Roof Replacement)
Approve FY 2023- 24 Project List for Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds Authorized Under SB 1
Resolution 23-75, Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
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3 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing - Proposed Increases and Updates to the Daly City Master Fee Schedule
Deputy Director of Finance and Administrative Services Abby Veeser presented the proposed updates to the Master Fee Schedule by reviewing the changes to the big user fee categories, the recommended increases based on COLA (4%), and the department’s next steps.
Mayor Buenaventura opened the public hearing. There were no public comments received.
Staff addressed questions including when fees were last raised, how CVC violation fees are structured, whether there are any discounts or waivers offered for facility fees, whether insurance administration fees are necessary, and potential recreational spaces for families.
It was moved by Councilmember Daus-Magbual, seconded by Vice Mayor Manalo and carried to close the public hearing.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried by unanimous roll call to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 23-76, Approving Proposed Increases And Updates To The Daly City Master Fee Schedule
Introduction of Ordinance Adding Chapter 9.60 Re: Firearm Safe Storage
Acting Chief of Police Cameron Christensen provided the staff report to adopt a firearm safe storage requirement to prevent unintended access to firearms, which can lead to intentional and accidental injuries and deaths. Acting Chief Christensen addressed the additional recommendations made at the last Council meeting including lock standards and criteria.
Mayor Buenaventura opened the public hearing.
Alexandra Pavladakis spoke in behalf of and about Moms Demand Action, a grassroots, non- partisan organization which supports both gun owners and people who have concerns about guns; they respect the Second Amendment while simultaneously trying to better protect people through common sense gun legislation. Alexandra voiced support for the ordinance and stated firearms are the leading cause of death of children in the United States, and safe storage is a way to decrease that number.
Staff addressed questions on the language used within the proposed ordinance and which types of locks are specified in the ordinance.
It was moved by Councilmember Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to close the public hearing.
It was moved by Mayor Buenaventura, seconded by Vice Mayor Manalo and carried for the City Attorney to read the ordinance by title only.
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4 Mayor Buenaventura introduced the following ordinance:
Ordinance 1466, Adding Chapter 9.60 to the Daly City Municipal Code Regarding Firearm Safe Storage
PUBLIC APPEARANCES/ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Continued): Mayor Buenaventura accepted additional public comments.
Sharon Keenan expressed disappointment over the lack of a response to a letter she presented to the Council and City Manager; the correspondence was regarding the proposed water rate increases.
Sharon Keenan voiced concern on the potential increase of other fees and being on a fixed income as a retiree, and requested someone to contact her regarding the letter.
Ray Keenan thanked the Police Department for assisting with removing a wall and debris at St.
Francis Square. Ray spoke about the efforts of the now-defunct Clean Community Committee, and voiced concern with the issues currently facing the City, including uncut grass/lawns which may pose fire hazards, un-stored garbage bins, and debris and construction materials left on the street. Ray Keenan recommended educating residents on these matters and also having City workers take note and report on these types of community issues.
ORDINANCES:
Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1464, Amending Chapter 2.58 of the Daly City Municipal Code Re: Legacy Business Registry
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the following ordinance:
Ordinance 1464, Amending Chapter 2.58 of Title 2 of the Daly City Municipal Code Regarding Small Business Commission
Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1465, Amending Zoning Map to Rezone 141 3rd Avenue to Residential Multi Family District (R-3)
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the following ordinance:
Ordinance 1465, Amending The Daly City Zoning Map – Rezoning From I-D Interim District To R-3 Residential Multi Family District
REPORTS:
Council Committee
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) (Daus-Magbual)
City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (Equity Subcommittee) (Manalo)
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Councilmember DiGiovanni acknowledged Acting Chief Christensen for being honored by the Crocker Lodge 212; the organization commended Acting Chief Christensen’s exemplary leadership, community service, and metrics in social justice. Councilmember DiGiovanni acknowledged the fallen California Peace Officers being recognized and remembered for their sacrifices by the state and Governor Newsom. Councilmember DiGiovanni acknowledged Acting Chief Christensen for representing the City at the Bayshore School Spring Festival. Councilmember DiGiovanni acknowledged an upcoming resolution to recognize the AAPI community.
Vice Mayor Manalo commended the Northern California Carpenters Training Facility in Pleasanton which combines technology, construction and craft, and which supports women in the carpentry trade. Vice Mayor Manalo attended the District 5 Health Fair hosted by Supervisor Canepa, wherein community members from Colma, San Bruno and South San Francisco were honored; for Daly City, Supervisor Canepa recognized and honored Vice Mayor Manalo for her community service and leadership. Also in attendance at that event were City Manager Piccolotti, the Police and Fire Departments, and Republic Services. For Mental Health Awareness Month, Vice Mayor Manalo attended an event by the San Mateo County’s Behavioral Health Department, which has programming in education and awareness. Vice Mayor Manalo looked forward to recognizing community members for AAPI Month at the end of the month.
Councilmember Daus-Magbual gave a presentation at T.R. Pollicita Intermediate School’s Career Day; he acknowledged Police Officer Fox’s attendance at the event. Councilmember Daus-Magbual acknowledged Assistant to the City Manager Ramos for working with a group of Chinese American youth for a June 3
rd event in celebration of AAPI Month and Children’s Day; he also thanked Recreation Manager Brown for helping to sponsor said event.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Buenaventura adjourned the meeting at 8:30 PM in memory of Albert Del Rosario, Cesar Alegria, and Tiffany Center.
Approved as submitted, this 22nd
City Clerk
day of May , 2023.
Raymond A. Buenaventura
Mayor