CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 25, 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 7:00 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
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation - Holy Angels 5th Grade Volleyball Team
(Coaches: Jameyline Pagmanua and Ilse Campos)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Special Meeting of November 12, 2024
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and carried to approve the minutes of November 12, 2024.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the agenda.
ORAL COMMENT:
Renee Ananda, resident, voiced concerns regarding the construction at St. Francis Square and the negative impacts to adjacent homes including Ananda's. Ananda requested to have measures to mitigate the visual impacts of a wall with significant height that is being built on the site.
The following residents requested establishing a 4-way stop at the intersection of Zita Manor and Eastmoor Avenue, or at least investigate the flow of traffic at the intersection. Residents spoke about the unsafe conditions caused by the lack of stop signs at the intersection, noting pedestrians not being able to cross safely, multiple near misses, drivers not being able to make turns safely due to lack of visibility, and drivers speeding through traffic. Others mentioned new developments in the area causing an increase in traffic.
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.
CITY OF DALY CITY
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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 and #8, which were pulled for discussion.
Resolutions:
Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report on Collection and Use of Developer Public Facility Fees Assistant Director of Finance and Administrative Services Amanda Halbur provided the staff report and addressed questions on the use of Developer Public Facility Fees and fund projections.
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 24-170, Approving Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report On Collection And Use Of Developer Public Facility Fees
Authorize the City Manager to Execute Professional Services Contract with Maze & Associates for Independent Audit Services
Resolution 24-171, Authorizing A Professional Services Agreement With Maze And Associates For Independent Auditing Services For Fiscal Years 2025, 2026 And 2027 Consider Partnership with the Pilipino Bayanihan Resource Center for the 'Handog 2024: Concert for a Cause' at the Pacelli Event Center
Resolution 24-172, Approving A Partnership With Pilipino Bayanihan Resource Center For A *Handog' At The Pacelli Event Center
Consider Partnership with Pacific Islands Together for the Pickleball Tournament Toy Drive Resolution 24-173, Approving A Partnership With Pacific Islands Together For The Pickleball Tournament Toy Drive
Set Time and Place of Public Hearing - Proposed Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.60 - Women's Commission (Set Hearing: 12/9/24)
Assistant to the City Manager Leilani Ramos provided the staff report. The Council discussed the following matters in relation to the proposed item - potential costs, staff member(s) who will be supporting the commission, a request for an ad hoc committee meeting report, how commissioners will be appointed, and the need for a commission that provides equity and represents women's voices.
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the following resolution:
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Resolution 24-174, Setting Time And Place Of Public Hearing For Proposed Ordinance Amending Title 2, Adding Chapter 2.60 Re: Women's Commission Check Registers:
Check Registers for the Month of October 2024
END OF CONSENT OF AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Proposed Increase in Development Impact Fees (AB1600)
Assistant Director of Finance and Administrative Services Amanda Halbur provided the staff report to accept the Development Impact Fee Justification Study and approve the proposed changes to the City's Development Impact Fees. Richard Ruiz, DTA Consulting, provided information on which fees need to be updated and the Impact Fee Justification Study.
Staff and Richard Ruiz addressed questions on the following: the proposed fee increases, how the fees were calculated, how the City's fees compare with other jurisdictions' fees, the proposed impact fees for hotels, whether current developments will be affected by the new rates, whether the new fees will apply to remodeling existing units, whether developers are responsible for infrastructure fees, whether there will be any assistance for new backflow regulations, how City zones were determined, and whether the fee increases can be phased in over a period of time.
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Sylvester and carried to open the public hearing. There were no public comments.
It was moved by Councilmember Sylvester, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and carried to close the public hearing.
The Council discussed whether the fees should be phased in over time and whether hotel impact fees should be considered separately. Staff provided clarification on using the phase-in approach. Richard Ruiz addressed concerns on the hotel impact fee and how the nexus fee study compares with other cities.
Mayor Manalo made an amendment to approve the proposal with the exception of hotel development impact fees which will be considered by the Council at a later date.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual, seconded by Mayor Manalo and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution, as amended.
Resolution 24-175, Approving Proposed Increases to Development Impact Fees Amendment to the City's Purchasing Ordinance and Adoption of Purchasing Policy Director of Finance and Administrative Services Tim Nevin provided the staff report to update the City's purchasing guidelines including increasing the amount limit for purchases requiring a Purchase Order, and increasing the amount limit for purchases requiring City Council approval. 3 CITY OF DALY CITY
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Staff addressed questions on the calculations related to the purchasing limits of other cities, how often the purchasing authority will be brought to the Council for their consideration, and changes to the purchasing limits.
It was moved by Councilmember Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to open the public hearing. There were no public comments.
It was moved by Councilmember Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to close the public hearing.
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual and carried for the City Attorney to read the ordinance by title only.
Mayor Manalo acknowledged Councilmember Sylvester's amendment in the ordinance language for the purchasing limit to be set by percentage based on the City's budget.
Mayor Manalo introduced the following ordinance:
Ordinance 1478, Repealing And Replacing Chapter 3.12 Of The Daly City Municipal Code Re:
Purchasing
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 24-176, Adopting Daly City Purchasing Policy and Procedures RESOLUTIONS:
Adopt the Ramaytush Ohlone Land Acknowledgement Resolution Assistant to the City Manager Leilani Ramos provided the staff report for a resolution to honor the Ramaytush Ohlone who are the original peoples of the San Francisco Peninsula. Staff worked with the Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Mayor Manalo and Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual to draft a Land Acknowledgment statement, and worked with the Association of the Ramaytush Ohlone to finalize the Land Acknowledgement.
The following Land Acknowledgement is intended to be read aloud at the start of each City Council meeting: "The City of Daly City acknowledges that we are on the ancestral lands of the Ramaytush (rah-my-toosh) Ohlone (O-lon-ee) peoples. We recognize their enduring connection to this region and honor their history, culture, and contributions. As the Indigenous protectors of this land, we affirm their sovereign rights as the original inhabitants of this land and pay respects to the Ancestors, Elders, and Relatives of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples. " Gregg Castro, Culture Director of the Association of the Ramaytush Ohlone, expressed appreciation for the land acknowledgement which acknowledges the history of the place and accepted the honor on behalf of his people. The Council provided Castro information on potential collaborations with the City. Castro discussed how Native peoples are identified in California versus how Native peoples identify themselves.
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It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Daus-Magual and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution:
Resolution 24-177, Adopting The Ramaytush Ohlone Land Acknowledgement Appoint Representative to the Board of Trustees of the San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District
Assistant to the City Manager Leilani Ramos provided the staff report to appoint a representative to serve a 2-year term or a 4-year term to the San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District Board. Currently, Councilmember Sylvester represents the City on the board, with term expiring or December 31.
It was moved by Mayor Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by the following roll call vote to appoint Councilmember Sylvester to the Board of Trustees of the San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District for a 4-year term, and adopt the resolution.
Lesolution 24-178, Appointing A Representative To The Board Of Trustees Of The San Mater county Mosquito & Vector Control Distric
Councilmember Sylvester thanked his colleagues for their vote. Sylvester spoke about the knowledge he has gained over the last six years on the board, the relationships he has developed through the board, and the resources he has been able to gather from the board and share with the City.
REPORTS:
Council Committee
Land Acknowledgement Ad Hoc Committee (Manalo/Daus-Magbual) Mayor Manalo reported on meeting with Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual, City Manager Piccolotti and Assistant to the City Manager Ramos to discuss the land acknowledgement, emphasized the importance of recognizing that we are on Ohlone land, and looked forward to working with the community - a community that believes in equity and inclusion. Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual expressed appreciation for staff for their work on the land acknowledgement and for receiving feedback from the Ohlone people.
San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District (Sylvester) City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) (Daus-Magbual) Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) (Daus-Magbual)
City Council
Mayor Manalo reported attendance at the following events: Manufou Liaiga-Anoa'i's last meeting with the Jefferson Elementary School District, concurrent with her retirement from the school board; Serramonte Center's Christmas ceremony entitled Enchanted Forest; Community Engagement Day with the Small Business Commission which gave small businesses a platform to give feedback and referred to creating a City resolution to support small local businesses; Project Read's Trivia event in South San Francisco to support reading and literacy in the County; the Just Between Friends event at the 5 CITY OF DALY CITY
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Cow Palace to help families sell gently-used kids items, acknowledging Daly City Fire and Police, the Human Services Agency and the Highway Patrol for their participation; the US locano National Association event, where Manalo was invited to be an inspirational speaker; Faith in Action Bay Area's event to hear community members' concerns; a meeting with The Voice contestant Sofronio Vasquez during their visit to the Bay Area; and the event by APAPA (SF) and AAA to honor Asian American leaders in the Bay Area, with a performance by The Jets. Manalo congratulated the Fire Department on their win in the basketball game against the Police Department. Manalo reported on upcoming events: an occasion to thank all the Daly City Commissioners who volunteer their time with the City on December 2; the regular City Council meeting on December 9; the City Council Reorganization meeting on December 16; the pickleball tournament with Pacific Islanders Together on December 14; and the Handog event to support those affected by the typhoon in the Philippines by Pilipino Bayanihan Resource Center on December 16. Manalo thanked staff for all their work and City Manager Piccolotti for his leadership, and wished everyone happy holidays.
Councilmember Proaño recognized the Small Business Commission's Community Engagement Day event where small businesses were given a forum to voice their concerns.
Councilmember DiGiovanni reported attendance at the following events: the Community Engagement event with the Small Business Commission, acknowledging the commissioners for their engagement; Serramonte Center's Enchanted Forest celebration, recognizing Marie Villarosa's vision for the event; the basketball game between the Police and Fire Departments to support the Build a Dream Scholarship fund, acknowledging Recreation Director Brown and staff member Gina Magagnini.
DiGiovanni wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
Staff
City Manager Piccolotti acknowledged and commended the crews from Police, Fire, Public Works, Streets, Parks, Maintenance, and Water and Wastewater for their work and preparedness during the recent storms. Piccolotti encouraged everyone to support the Recreation Department's Build a Dream holiday tree lot located at Westlake Park, which will be open from November 30 through December 20.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Manalo adjourned the meeting at 10:23 PM in memory of Peter "Uncle Pete" Jamero and Ester Goce Tintiangco.
gth K. Annette Hipora
Approved as submitted, this
City Clerk
day of December _ 2024.
Juslyn C. Manalo
Mayor
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