CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 12, 2024
Visit _https://www.youtube.com/@DalyCityGov/streams_ to view the City Council meeting 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
Teresa G. Proaño
Glenn R. Sylvester
Staff Present:
Thomas J. Piccolotti, City Manager
Rose L. Zimmerman, City Attorney
K. Annette Hipona, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting July 22, 2024
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried to approve the minutes of July 22, 2024.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Sylvester and carried to approve the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried to approve the consent agenda with the exception of items 4, 5 and 6, which were pulled for discussion.
Communications:
2024 QTR 2 Investment Report
Resolutions:
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement and Appropriate Grant Funds with the South San Francisco Unified School District
Resolution 24-129, Authorizing Execution of Agreement with South San Francisco Unified School District for the Afterschool Youth Recreation Program at Junipero Serra Elementary School Note on Public Comments:
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Accept and Appropriate Older Adults Recovery and Resilience Funds for the Older Californians Nutrition Program and Intergenerational Activities from the Aging and Adult Services of San Mateo County
Director of Recreation Services Denise Brown provided the staff report to accept and appropriate the subject funds for costs related to purchases and expenses in the Congregate Nutrition Program and costs to provide intergenerational activities.
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution:
Resolution 24-130, Accepting and Appropriating Older Adults Recovery and Resilience Funds for the Older Californians Nutrition Program and Intergenerational Activities from the Aging and Adult Services of San Mateo County
Consider Partnership with the Bayshore Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for the Bayshore Annual Block Party at the Bayshore Community Center
Assistant to the City Manager Leilani Ramos provided the staff report requesting the City Council to consider becoming an official event partner and waiving fees and other requirements for the rental of the Bayshore Community Center. A member of the Bayshore PTO addressed questions on how the organization utilizes its funding.
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution:
Resolution 24-131, Approving a Partnership with Bayshore Parent Teacher Organization for the Bayshore Annual Block Party at the Bayshore Community Center Accept and Appropriate a $1,000,000 Pass Through Grant Subaward from the California Energy Commission
Director of Public Works Richard Chiu provided the staff report to accept the pass-through grant subaward and appropriate the funds to the Daly City Energy Storage Project. Chiu addressed questions regarding energy storage and usage during peak hours. Mayor Manalo acknowledged Assemblymember Phil Ting as a great partner to Daly City, referring to these types of grants as a way to ensure the City's infrastructure has a solid foundation.
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution:
Resolution 24-132, Accepting and Appropriating $1,000,000 Pass Through Grant Subaward from the California Energy Commission
Amend Traffic Regulations
Resolution 24-133, Establishing Traffic Regulations
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Authorization to Apply to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Cycle 7 for Measures A and W Grant Funding for the Hillside Boulevard Complete Streets Corridor Project Resolution 24-134, Supporting the Hillside Boulevard Complete Streets Corridor Project and Submitting an Application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 7 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Funding
Aaharitin Program bole 2 rative Casion Gian d Trag fortion by and Micromobility Pilot Project
Accept and Appropriate State of California Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant Funding and Authorize City Manager to Execute All Agreements to Effectuate Grant Program Resolution 24-136, Accepting and Appropriating State of California Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant Funding and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Grant Agreement
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Check Registers:
Check Registers for the Month of June 2024
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing for Proposed Rate Increase for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal for Fiscal Years 2024-2027
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Tim Nevin introduced Rick Simonson of HF&H Consultants to present the proposed rate increase for fiscal years 2024-27. Simonson gave an overview of the key issues impacting rates, the franchise agreement with Republic Services detailing rate cycles, protest letters received, and the City's utility rate assistance program. Republic Services (Republic) General Manager Kathryn Tekulve addressed questions on how contamination inspections will be conducted.
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and carried to open the public hearing.
Yelena Chubrikova requested information on where to view regulations on contamination and how the rate increase was calculated.
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Guy Marston voiced displeasure with the high rate increase and with the streets not being properly cleaned during street cleaning days due to the lack of attention by Republic.
Owen Daniels requested descriptions of the types of contamination mentioned and the types of examinations that will be done by Republic to determine contamination.
Reza Kiaie voiced concern with the proposed 15% rate increase noting a discrepancy with the rate of inflation at 3% and requested information on the discrepancy. Kiaie questioned the terms in the 15- year contract between the City and Republic, the collection costs, volumes collected, and container sizes.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual, seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried to close the public hearing.
Simonson and Tekulve addressed questions on guidelines for sorting materials in the containers, contamination inspections, the 15% inflationary increase, placement of bins during street cleaning, terms of the franchise agreement, how the rate increase was determined, rate comparisons with other jurisdictions, calculation of tonnage and whether this includes illegal dumping, rate cycle increases, what defines "contamination," whether Republic provides video tutorials on sorting, and whether trash scouts are affiliated with Republic.
Staff addressed questions on the utility rate assistance program qualifications and application process, how much money will be allocated to this program, and the reapplication process.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual, seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Ayes: Daus-Magbual, Proaño, Sylvester, Manalo
Noes: DiGiovanni
Resolution 24-137, Making Findings and Determinations Relating to Proposed Rate Increase for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Fiscal Years 2024-2027 COMMUNICATIONS:
Finding of Public Convenience and Necessity PCN-3-24-16432 to Sell Alcoholic Beverages for Off- Site Consumption at Megamart Grocery Store at 63 Serramonte Center (Type 21 License) Assistant Planner Brian Paland provided the staff report and requested the Council to consider whether a public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance of a liquor license at the subject store for applicant Megamart, Inc. Paland addressed a question on which adjacent stores have a liquor license.
Bumsuck Ha, President, Megamart, Inc., dba Jagalchi, addressed questions on the concept for the new store combining a grocery store and restaurant, their Fremont and Sunnyvale stores, the size of the Daly City store, types of products and alcohol being sold, the percentage of alcoholic items being sold in- store, issues at the other stores related to alcohol sales, types of licenses requested, the signage/marketing for alcoholic items, safety concerns, and training for employees to achieve compliance. 4 CITY OF DALY CITY
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It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 24-138, Adopting Findings in Response to an Application for a Type 21 Liquor License - Megamart Grocery Store (Jagalchi) - 63 Serramonte Center Status Update on Design Review DR-01-22-015499 - Saint Francis Square Shopping Center Renovation Project (79 Saint Francis Square)
Planning Manager Michael Van Lonkhuysen provided updates on the project's construction timeline and the status for the proposed mural on site. Van Lonkhuysen advised the Design Review Committee, which includes the Mayor and the Vice Mayor, to provide a list of prominent names to the muralist for consideration to be included in the mural. Van Lonkhuysen addressed questions on the anticipated completion of the project, a potential meeting with the muralist, Seafood City, Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and Mayor Manalo, whether there were any concerns with new contractor, and whether the project will utilize union labor. Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual recommended centering the theme on "our Filipino American store in Daly City," referring to the mural.
RESOLUTIONS:
Approve Exception to the 180-Day Waiting Period to Hire a CaPERS Retired Annuitant Betsy Zobell in Accordance with Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224 Director of Economic and Community Development (ECD) Tatum Mothershead provided the staff report to re-employ Betsy ZoBell as a temporary employee in the ECD Department's Housing Division. Mothershead conveyed the department's critical need for ZoBell's services and expertise in various ECD programs such as the division's rehabilitation program. Mothershead addressed questions on the project timeline and project status of the Peninsula Family Childcare Center.
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 24-139, Authorizing the Post-Retirement Employment of Betsy Zobell as a Housing and Community Development Manager Sooner than 180 Days After Retirement ORDINANCES:
Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1473, Amending Zoning Ordinance Re: Planned Development Standards for PD-8B
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the ordinance.
Ordinance 1473, Amending the Daly City Zoning Map by Amending Ordinance No. 1316 Re:
Planned Development Standards for PD-8B (APN 091-341-140 ), 455 Hickey Boulevard APPOINTMENTS:
It was moved by Councilmember Proaño, seconded by Mayor Manalo and carried by unanimous roll call vote to re-appoint Nancy Rodriguez to the Arts and Culture Commission. 5 CITY OF DALY CITY
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REPORTS:
City Council
Mayor Manalo reported attendance at the following events: the Loneliness to Light event hosted by Supervisor Canepa at the Peninsula Humane Society to end isolation, along with Councilmember Proaño; the meet and greet between Kapwa Kultural Center's (KKC) Youth Internship cohort and the Mayor at City Hall to learn how government works, thanking City Manager Piccolotti and Assistant to the acknowledging Reyna Meafua for the idea; the Resilience and Power Youth Conference by KKC at Skyline College; the 5-year anniversary of Peninsula Family Service's Got Wheels! program, providing affordable taxi rides for seniors; the Daly City-Colma Chamber of Commerce's mixer at the Hampton Inn to support economic development; Peninsula Partnership's Family Resource Day providing various resources for the community; the book release of Red Sky: Recollections of the International Hotel (De Guzman) highlighting the fight against developers to keep senior tenants in their homes; the 10th anniversary and performance show of the Hui Tarava Tahitian Dance Troupe and School in the Bayshore; the Pupusa Festival at the Cow Palace to celebrate with the Salvadorean community, thanking Consul Acting Chief Christensen and Police staff, and acknowledging Daly City emergency personnel, celebrating its milestone; a wedding ceremony at Daly City Hall's rotunda officiated by Mayor Manalo; the Pistahan Parade in San Francisco, the largest Filipino parade on the West Coast, featuring Executive Chef Comerford, City of South San Francisco (as grand marshal), Daly City Water & Wastewater Resources mascot Drippy, and Director Cosgrove; and the inaugural Hip Hop Day at War Memorial, along with Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and Councilmember Proaño, featuring DJs, breakdancers, and a Hip Hop Hall of Fame, posthumously honoring local Brian Lucas aka DJ Swift Rock. Manalo acknowledged the local DJ community for raising funds for DJ Shortkut's rehabilitation, who was recently taken ill. Manalo acknowledged the Jefferson Elementary School District (JESD) staff and teacher housing as a huge milestone for the City and the rest of the nation. Manalo thanked the staff and volunteers for all the events mentioned and noted the upcoming Top of the Hill Festival on October 19.
Councilmember Proaño reported attendance at the Family Resource Day event which provided various resources for families in the community.
Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual thanked Mayor Manalo for noting the City events and for her forward-thinking and leadership. Daus-Magbual reported attendance at the following events: the Hip Hop Day event, thanking the Recreation staff, and quoting favorite hip hop MC, KRS-One; and the opening day ceremony at Jefferson Union High Scholl District (JUHSD) which centered the theme "a sense of belonging," thanking Superintendent Presta, JUHSD Board members, keynote speaker Dr. Tintiangco- Cubales, organizers Arzaga and Ambrose, and specially the youth panelists - Janine Manzana, Lauren Brown, Edwin Guerra and the Vice Mayor's daughter, Amianan Daus-Magbual.
Councilmember DiGiovanni reported attendance at the following events: the Samoa & American Samoa flag-raising event to celebrate the culture, acknowledging Director Sakkal and Commissioner Faapuaa; the National Night Out event with DCPD acknowledging the SWAT team, Acting Chief Christensen, veterans, CHP, Director Cosgrove and Gateway Church; the anniversary of the Got Wheels! 6 CITY OF DALY CITY
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program, providing safe rides for seniors; Resource Day, acknowledging Director Brown and the Library and Police departments; and the ribbon-cutting for the JESD teacher and staff housing, thanking the school board and community for their collaboration.
Staff
City Manager Piccolotti referred to the City events enhancing the community. Piccolotti also noted the celebration honoring colleagues Kevin McCarthy, retiring with almost 45 years of service, and Jeff Bastian, retiring with almost 30 years of service. Both employees served with the Department of Water and Wastewater Services.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Manalo adjourned the meeting at 10:30 PM in memory of Jonathan Gen Magat, Luciano Enrique Ortega, and Guia Lopez.
gth K'Annette Hiponz
Approved as submitted, this
City Clerk
day of September _ 2024.
Juslyn C. Manalo
Mayor