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FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Visit _https://www.youtube.com/@DalyCity VideoMeetings/streams to view the City Council meetings The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Manalo at 7:09 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Present:
Juslyn C. Manalo, Mayor
Roderick Daus-Magbual, Vice Mayor
Pamela DiGiovanni
Glenn R. Sylvester
Staff Present:
Thomas J. Piccolotti, City Manager
Rose L. Zimmerman, City Attorney
K. Annette Hipona, City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation - American Heart Month 2024
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of February 12, 2024
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and carried by the unanimous roll call vote to approve the minutes of February 12, 2024.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and carried to approve the agenda.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Nick Occhipinti voiced concern with the City being behind in having district elections, noting the upcoming special election to fill a vacant City Council seat. Occhipinti urged the Council to have a plan to have district elections at the next City Council meeting in order to be compliant with state law and to avoid fees and fines.
The following speakers urged the Council to appoint Manufou Liaiga-Anoa'i to the vacant City Council seat. Speakers provided testaments to Manufou's character and leadership roles in the community, particularly in the Pacific Islander community. Manufou was described as credible, smart, transparent, fair, qualified, and as a great representative of the Pacific Islander community by various speakers. Individuals pointed out the overwhelming support Manufou had from Daly City voters, citing Manufou's standing in 4* place for City Councilmember at the last election, noting the over 6,000 votes cast for Manufou. Commenters highlighted Manufou's accomplishments and experience including: four 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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decades of policy and political experience demonstrating her commitment to service, making things appen in the community towards positive change, empowering youth through advocacy for educatio nd summer programs, her urban planning background, and her passion for the Polynesian community Speakers also pointed out the importance of inclusivity and equity referring to their support for Manufou to be selected as the fifth Councilmember.
Sam Finau Gaynor Siataga J.R. Tagata, SALT
Vou Aumavae, PICP Tiffany Hautau Reno Anoa'i
Bridget Badasow Sam Tagaloa, STAG Ana Petero
Peter Lang, Roofers Local 40
Manufou Liaiga-Anoa'i asked the Council to consider the overwhelming support she received as a candidate for Council from the past election, and to consider appointing her to the vacant City Council seat as an alternative to having an application process. Liaiga-Anoa'i spoke about her proven leadership as an elected public servant and her love for the community, and stated she would use her voice for the people in the community. Liaiga-Anoa'i thanked the community members who stood with her.
Hibah spoke about the Council failing the community and referred to the ICE raids, the death of Roger Allen by the police, the lack of acknowledgement of Palestinian constituents by not calling for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, and the failure to protect the community garden. Hibah spoke about community members who were positively impacted by the garden by providing a green space and urged the Council to look at other alternatives.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and carried to approve the consent agenda with the exception of items #5, 6, and 7.
Resolutions:
2023 Mandated Fire and Life Safety Inspections
Resolution 24-29, Acknowledging North County Fire Authority Regarding The Inspection 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 Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment to the Agreement for the Installation of Conduit with Intermountain Infrastructure Group, LLC
Resolution 24-30, Authorizing Amendment To Agreement With Intermountain Infrastructure Group, LLC For Installation Of Conduit
Approve Co-Hosting the Pacific Islands Together 10th Annual SHINE Family Day Festival at Gellert Park
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thanked Mayor Manalo for providing the platform to share cultures and expressed appreciation for the Council and the City Manager. Meafua described the SHINE festival as an event to bring everyone to celebrate together, and to provide an opportunity to understand each other's cultures.
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 24-31, Approving Co-Hosting The Pacific Islands Together 10th Annual SHINE Family Day Festival At Gellert Park
Approve Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 915 (Cortese) The Autonomous Vehicle Service Deployment Data Transparency Act
Assistant to the City Manager Ramos provided the staff report to address self-driving vehicles in the state of California by prioritizing local government control to ensure a framework for regulation and oversight.
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 24-32, In Support Of Senate Bill 915 (Cortese) The Autonomous Vehicle Service Deployment And Data Transparency Act
Set Time and Place of Public Hearing - Proposed Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.60 - Women's Commission (Set Hearing: 3/11/24)
Assistant to the City Manager Ramos provided the report and referred to last year's budget priority study session where the Council identified researching a Women's Commission a priority for fiscal year 2024. Ramos addressed questions regarding commissioner selection, whether the commission would consist of all women, discussions during the priority study session, and associated costs and fiscal impact.
City Attorney Rose Zimmerman addressed questions regarding the anticipated timeline to fill the vacancy and whether time and place of hearing can be changed.
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and failed to have a public hearing for the item on April 8, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Daus-Magbual, Manalo
Noes: DiGiovanni, Sylvester
Check Registers
Check Registers for the Month of January 2024
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING:
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General Plan Amendment GPA-04-21-14998, Planned Development PD-04-21-14997, Major Subdivision SUB-04-21-14999, Design Review DR-04-21-15000, and Development Agreement - Serramonte Del Rey Campus Redevelopment - Environmental Assessment: Adoption of Mitigation and Monitoring Program
Planning Manager Michael Van Lonkhuysen provided a project overview, including the Precise Plan for the campus, the affordable housing plan component, the environmental assessment, and the Planning Commission's recommendations.
Kalimah Salahudin, JUHSD Board President, outlined the district's goal to consistently find revenue streams and this project's goals to address the issues with funding the educational needs of students and how JUHS students receive less funding from the state than their counterparts in the County. Andrei Lie, JUHSD Board Trustee, provided information on the needed revenue to close the funding gap betwee JUHSD and other school districts. Salahudin highlighted the benefits of the public park (Overlook Park & Community Garden) and the units allotted for residents with intellectual development disabilities. Angel Barrios, Program Director of Izzy Early Education, spoke about the services provided by Head Start through the project including free childcare for those who qualify. Teddy Newmyer, Eden Housing, spoke about the proposed affordable housing component on Parcel C, which exceeds the City's below market rate requirements and addresses the deepest affordability needs. Salahudin was proud of the work that has been done thus far and thanked Daly City staff and JUHSD staff for their collaborative work.
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and carried to open the public hearing.
The following speakers expressed support for the Serramonte del Rey redevelopment, urging the Council to approve the project. Individuals were in favor of developing the site, citing the following reasons: addresses the housing crisis in the Bay Area by providing affordable housing and housing for individuals with disabilities, positive impacts for the schools and youth in the district, helps with school staff retention, the project as a long-term and sustainable revenue source for JUSD, provides critical programs through wraparound services, provides job opportunities, provides high labor standards within the project agreement, connects youth with apprenticeship programs, utilizes underused spaces, puts housing near jobs, and lowers traffic impact.
Alejandro Castano, Carpenters Local 217 Xiaocan Wang, Bay Area Council Nels DeLander, Local 217 Carpenters Ed Evans, Carpenters Local 217 Rick Bonilla, former Mayor of San Mateo Annya Shapiro, DC Youth Health Center Guillermo Chacon, NorCal Carpenters Clayton Koo
Gia Pham, Housing Choices Johnathan Jeremiah, Nor Cal Carpenters The following speakers opposed the proposed development and agreement and asked the Council not to approve the item. The following reasons were cited as flaws in the plan: unaffordable housing units within the project, negative environmental impacts including elimination of a community garden, the site being on indigenous land, negative impacts to wildlife, health, and climate change, the project's non- sustainability, negative impacts on traffic and property values, lack of a housing shortage, 14-story high building(s), unfair labor practices and backdoor agreements, Brown Act violations, the lack of affordable housing in Building B, low income housing being segregated, and the City being overcrowded. Some 4 CITY OF DALY CITY
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Erick Campbell Nick Occhipinti
Devante Alfredo Olguin Jr.
Catherine Stonewall Jas
Nancy Lacsamana, Garden Alliance/Sierra Club Alex
Julia Flores
Peter Lang, Roofers Local 40, expressed support for unions.
Mayor Manalo thanked everyone who came to speak on the item. Manalo wanted to ensure the project sponsor will be utilizing a robust outreach mechanism, in collaboration with the City, to let people in the community know about the project's affordable housing opportunities.
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and carried to close the public hearing.
Salahudin addressed questions regarding revenue information and the timeline for the phase-in approach. Newmyer and City staff addressed questions on whether a preference for Daly City residents can be considered for the affordable housing units. Newmyer addressed questions regarding labor standards and the marketing plan for the units.
Staff addressed question on affordability ratios and the inclusionary housing ordinance, community benefits from the project, amenities inside the buildings, building height, renditions, parking and density, parking spaces for delivery trucks, the phase-in approach timeline for construction, land ownership, whether protected species were identified, zoning, whether amenities for the various parcels are equitable, and availability of wraparound services.
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Ayes: Daus-Magbual, DiGiovanni, Manalo
Noes: Sylvester
Resolution 24-33, Adopting Findings Of Fact For General Plan Amendment GPA-04-21- 14998, Major Subdivision SUB-04-21-14999 And Design Review DR-04-21-15000 And Certifying The Final Environmental Impact Report For Serramonte Del Rey Campus Redevelopment It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the following urgency ordinance:
Ordinance 1471, Amending The Daly City Zoning Map By Rezoning The Serramonte Del Rey Site To Planned Development Zone (PD-31B) And Establishing Planned Development Standards (APN 091- 211-230)
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the following urgency ordinance:
Ordinance 1472, An Uncodified Urgency Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Daly City Approving A Development Agreement Between The City Of Daly City And The Jefferson Union High School District Declaring The Urgency Thereof
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Mayor Manalo called for a 5-minute recess at 11:45 PM and reconvened the meeting at 12:00 AM on February 27, 2024. All City Councilmembers were present.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Resolution Calling to Hold a Special Election on November 5, 2024 City Attorney Rose Zimmerman provided the staff report requiring a special election to be consolidated with the general election in 2024 to fill the current City Council vacancy. City Clerk Annette Hipona addressed a question regarding general election costs.
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution:
Resolution 24-34, Calling For The Holding Of A Special Election On November 5, 2024 For The Election Of A City Council Member To Fill Vacancy
Consideration of the Application Process for the Appointment of Interim City Councilmember City Attorney Rose Zimmerman requested Council consideration of the application process by providing a timeline, a draft application, a list of interview questions, and a notice of proposed advertisement locations. Zimmerman addressed questions regarding the application process in 2011, access points for the application, Daly City residence qualifications, a scenario addressing lack of a consensus, how applications will be received, candidate requirements, application deadline and extension, age requirement, how residency and voter status is verified, whether all applicants will be given an interview, the Government Code, interview procedures, ADA access, and how the applications will be distributed to the Council between now and the deadline.
Manufou Liaiga-Anoa'i thanked Mayor Manalo and Councilmember Sylvester with regards to the meeting with Head Start and thanked the community for showing up to show their support for her at tonight's meeting. Liaiga-Anoa'i asked for confirmation regarding the application online and submitted her application to City Clerk Hipona. Liaiga-Anoa'i looked forward to participating in an open dialogue with all the other candidates during the interview process.
Mayor Manalo declared the application process as being open to the public and noted that interviews will be held in the Council Chambers.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution to Authorize a Construction Loan Agreement with the Daly City Joint Powers Finterines ures co, the oar San are Con Agreement wistie Dad thialint Powers Financing Authority in Connection with the Financing of the Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project
Director of Water and Wastewater Resources Joshua Cosgrove informed the Council the two agreements attached to the item are the exact same ones presented during the Sanitation District meeting.
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It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 24-35, Authorizing A Construction Loan Agreement With The Daly City Joint Powers Financing Authority, The North San Mateo County Sanitation District And The California State Water Resources Control Board And A Financing Agreement With The Daly City Joint Powers Financing Authority In Connection With The Financing Of The Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project, Establishing One Or More Pledged Sources Of Revenue For Repayment Of Funding, And Taking Certain Other Actions Relating Thereto
REPORTS:
Council Committee
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) (Daus-Magbual)
San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District (Sylvester) City Council
Mayor Manalo reported attendance at the following events: the Consul General of Japan's home to celebrate the Emperor of Japan's birthday, with Speaker Pelosi, Senator Becker, Senator Wiener and Mayor Fung, and where Manalo shared that Daly City is the 110# city to have a Sister City in Japan, namely Izumisano City; the Black History Month event at City Hall, acknowledging Recreation staff Leslie DuBridge and Opal Fuller for all their work, the artwork from older adults, the music and food, and acknowledging Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual's ideas to incorporate SFU organizations for future events; the grand opening of JAR Insurance on Gellert Boulevard.; the Council of Cities dinner which hosted all the Councilmembers from the County, and acknowledged City Manager Piccolotti and his staff Leilani Ramos, Angelica Zermeno and Charlie Mercado-Morrow for their work, and recognized speakers Assemblymember Ting and Olenka Villareal of Magical Bridge Foundation; the birthday celebration of Pedro Penida, a Veteran who turned 100 years old; and the Classic Bowl event for youth studying digital media hosted by nonprofit Both Sides of the Conversation.
Councilmember DiGiovanni attended the Black History Month event and acknowledged Director Denise Brown and Recreation staff Leslie DuBridge, Opal Fuller, Romeo, David, the Police Department, the Boys and Girls Club, the singers and food, and everyone who participated.
Councilmember Daus-Magbual expressed his wish to revisit the topic of forming a Women's Commission once the vacancy is filled and there is a full City Council. Mayor Manalo echoed the Vice Mayor's sentiments.
Staff
City Manager Piccolotti noted an upcoming update regarding the City's investment policy.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Manalo adjourned the meeting on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 1:13 AM in memory of Lucilla Valenzuela, Richard D. Holder, III, Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge, Adam Finseth, Anand Sujith Henry, Alice Priyanka Benzinger, Nathan Henry, Noah Henry, Marlette Viray, and Dolores Callero. 7 CITY OF DALY CITY
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Approved as submitted, this11th K Ahmette Hepona
City Clerk
day of March -, 2024.
Juslyn C. Manalo
Mayor
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