CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Visit _https://www.youtube.com/@DalyCityVideoMeetings/streams to view the City Council meetings The regular 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 J. Piccolotti, City Manager
Rose L. Zimmerman, City Attorney
K. Annette Hipona, City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS:
DCPLA Grant to the Daly City Public Library
(Trisha de Vera, Board Vice President, Daly City Public Library Associates) APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of November 13, 2023
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the minutes of November 13, 2023, as amended.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried to approve the agenda.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES/ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Johnathan Jeremia, Norcal Carpenters Field Representative, supported the benefits of having area labor standards which include healthcare, apprenticeship and local hire. Jeremia urged these standards to be implemented for any job that involves construction in Daly City.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Sylvester and carried to approve the consent agenda with the exception of items # 3 and 5 which were pulled for further discussion.
Note on Public Comments:
To provide public comments, members of the public have the option to- 1) attend in person, 2) email the City Clerk, or 3) submit comments through the public comment portal on the City's website. Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in attending or participating in this meeting are instructed to call the office of the City Clerk at 991-8078 prior to the meeting.
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Resolutions:
Request Use of Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds (DEA) to Purchase TruNare Handheld Narcotics Analyzers for the Daly City Police Department
Acting Chief Cameron Christensen provided the staff report for the subject purchase request which will not exceed $63,000. Christensen addressed questions on the synthetic opioid known as fentanyl, risks in handling the narcotic, what other narcotics can be detected by the device, the benefits of TruNarc devices, and the fiscal impact.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by voice vote to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 23-181, Authorizing Use Of Federal Asset Forfeiture (DEA) Funds To Purchase TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzers
Accept and Appropriate a $5,220 Grant from the Daly City Public Library Associates Resolution 23-182, Accepting And Appropriating Grant From The Daly City Public Library Associates
Reallocate the California Department of Parks and Recreation Specified Grant from the Margate Park Improvements Project to the Hillside Park Improvements Project Director of Public Works Richard Chiu provided the staff report to reallocate the remaining funds totaling $3,906,751 from the California Dept. of Parks and Recreation specified grant originally for Margate Park improvements to Hillside Park improvements. Vice Mayor Manalo noted there will be an assessment to look at having Hillside Park as a Magical Bridge Foundation park which ensures the park's design is accessible to all children, and City Manager Piccolotti provided an update to an agreement for design services for the park.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried by voice vote to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 23-183, Authorizing Reallocation Of The California Department Of Parks And Recreation Specified Grant From The Margate Park Improvements Project To The Hillside Park Improvement Project
Final Acceptance of the Subdivision Improvements for Minor Subdivision SUB-6-19-14075 (489 Vista Grande Avenue)
Resolution 23-184, Accepting Subdivision Improvements For Minor Subdivision (SUB-6-19- 14075) For 489 Vista Grande Avenue
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COMMUNICATIONS:
Mixed- Use Condominium Building at 2321 Geneva Avenue - Major Subdivision SUB-05-21- 015047, Use Permit UPR-05-21-015048, Design Review DR-05-21-015049, and Lot Merger LOT-05-21-015050
Mayor Buenaventura requested to take this item first on the regular agenda to accommodate public comments.
Nels DeLander, Norcal Carpenters Field Representative, spoke about the benefits of the proposed roject on Geneva Avenue and questioned whether the workers for the project will be afforded the labor tandards of being paid a living wage, having healthcare, apprenticeships, and be hired locally. DeLande urged the City to protect its workforce and community from mistreatments by using these standards.
Marjah Abubo, LIUNA Local 261 Representative, was interested in additional environmental review of the proposed project, noting the sensitive receptors along Geneva Avenue and considering issues of equitability and sustainability.
Director of Economic and Community Development Tatum Mothershead provided direction on the continuance process. Councilmember Sylvester requested the following information be available when the item is presented to the Council: the environmental impact report, how item #7 on the agenda will affect the proposed project, and whether community outreach is necessary.
It was moved by Mayor Buenaventura, seconded by Vice Mayor Manalo and carried by unanimous roll call vote to continue the item.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
General Plan Amendment GPA-10-23-16407 and Zone Change ZC-10-23-16496 - Establishing C-MU Commercial Mixed-Use Zoning for Mission Street and Geneva Avenue Director Mothershead provided background on the concept of developing a new C-MU zone in the subject corridors, the General Plan adopted in 2013, and the subsequent RHNA5 Housing Element in 2015.
Bruce Brubaker, PlaceWorks Consultants, presented the C-MU project overview including objectives, the project area, the current zoning, community engagement actions, case studies and findings, changes to the General Plan Land Use map, amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, environmental assessment (General Plan EIR), and objective design standards.
Mayor Buenaventura opened the public hearing.
Simon Tan, resident, supported adoption of the proposal noting the need for development along the corridor, the potential for more people to use public transit, the need for more central housing, compliance for the City, and the alignment with goals to make Mission Street a grand boulevard.
Director Mothershead and Bruce Brubaker addressed questions on the following - why the proposal took 10 years from the adoption of the General Plan, the cost for the consultant services, the potential for more development/construction as a result of the zone change, parking trends, current public transit options, benefits of decreasing traffic speeds along the corridors), the potential for having open space(s), types of incentives for owners, parcels' current designations, C-MU restrictions potential parking lot locations, 3 CITY OF DALY CITY
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parking requirements in relation to AB 2097, outreach to property owners regarding the zone change, and how many people attended the community engagement meeting(s).
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to close the hearing.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried for the City Attorney to read the ordinance by title only.
Ordinance 1469, Adding Chapter 17.58 Commercial - Mixed Use (C-MU) District To The Daly City Municipal Code And Amending The Zoning Map - Rezoning Various Parcels Of Approximately 65 Acres Located On Mission Street And Geneva Avenue from C-1 Light Commercial to Commercial-Mixed Use (C-MU) (Parcels on Mission Street and Geneva Avenue identified in attached Exhibit "A") Vice Mayor Manalo introduced the Ordinance.
It was moved by Councilmember Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 23-185, Amending The Daly City General Plan Future Land Use Map And BART Station Area Specific Plan Land Use Plan - Redesignating Various Parcels Located On Mission Street And Geneva Avenue To Commercial-Mixed Use (C-MU), And Establishing Objective Design Standards For New Construction on all Parcels Zoned Commercial Mixed-Use (C-MU) (Parcels on Mission Street and Geneva Avenue identified in attached Exhibit "A")
AWARD OF BIDS/CONTRACTS:
Appropriate Funds and Award of Construction Contract for the Bayshore Community Center Generator Project
Assistant to the Director of Public Works Jeffrey Fornesi provided the staff report which recommended awarding the construction contract to SCC Electric Inc. for $245,000 for the subject project and appropriate $100,000 of unallocated General Fund. Fornesi and Chiu addressed the Council's questions.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 23-186, Authorizing Execution Of Construction Contract With SCC Electric, Inc. For The Bayshore Community Center Generator Project
APPOINTMENTS:
It was moved by Mayor Buenaventura, seconded by Vice Mayor Manalo and carried by voice vote to appoint Tony Bayudan to the Personnel Board.
REPORTS:
Council Committee
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) (Daus-Magbual)
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City Council
Councilmember DiGiovanni attended the following events: the Taste of the Top of the Hill event at John Daly Library, acknowledging Director of Library Services Chela Anderson, City Manager Piccolotti, Vice Mayor Manalo, Arts & Culture Commissioner Rodriguez, and the local restaurants; and the 153d anniversary of the Crocker Amazon Lodge, thanking Acting Chief Christensen. DiGiovanni noted the libraries in South San Francisco and acknowledged and thanked the libraries, the staff, the programs and the people of Daly City.
Vice Mayor Manalo attended the following events: the Age-Friendly Taskforce meeting to support older adults, acknowledging Perla Ibarrientos and City staff, and announcing a Daly City townhall for the Age-Friendly Action Plan on December 7'; the Taste of the Top of the Hill event, acknowledging Library staff Celina, local businesses Rose's Alfajores, International Halal Greek Market, Via Mare, BART Grocery, and thanking Cal Humanities and staff for their efforts; the 9th annual CALNET with the API Leadership Foundation Retreat, acknowledging participants Boston Mayor Wu, Cincinnati Mayor Pureval, Assemblymember Phil Ting, Attorney General Rob Bonta, and the elected and appointed API leaders in California; BAWSCA's 20" anniversary with City Manager Piccolotti, who served the board for 20 years, and Assemblywoman Papan; the 153 anniversary of the Crocker Amazon Lodge at the Top of the Hill; and Kapwa Kultural Center's first in-person community walk which started at Shift Chiropractic (Westlake) and ended at Lake Merced, which was attended by over 100 people to support wellness and well-being on Thanksgiving Day. Manalo acknowledged the City's vision in looking at the feasibility of a modern design in the Westlake area in the future and noting that Daly City is a bedroom community.
Councilmember Sylvester attended the following events: the Council of Cities meeting at the new South San Francisco building, noting its great architecture, and hoped to see a similar development in Daly City such as the Westlake/Doelger area; and the Love and Care Foundation event at Chinatown, where 600 red envelopes with money were distributed to those who are less fortunate, along with Senator Wiener, State Treasurer Ma and Millbrae Councilmember Fung on Thanksgiving Day.
Staff
City Manager Piccolotti provided an update on plans to revitalize Doelger Center and its surrounding parcels along with a potential community center. Piccolotti thanked Daisy from Moonstar for providing meals to firefighters who were working on Thanksgiving Day.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Buenaventura adjourned the meeting at 9:07 PM in memory of Don Horsley, Fabian G.
Gagaza, Chun Leung Chow, and the more than 1300 Palestinian people killed in Gaza.
Approved as submitted, this
day of December - 2023.
Juslyn C. Manalo
Mayor
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