CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Visit https://www.youtube.com/c/DalyCity VideoMeetings to view City Council meetings CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Manalo called to order the last meeting of the 60t City Council at 6:13 P.M. and read the City's Land Acknowledgement:
The City of Daly City acknowledges that we are on the ancestral lands of the Ramaytush (rah-my-toosh) lone perez trend 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.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Manalo called the Daly City Honor Guard to the dais for the Pledge to the Flag. Manalo thanked and acknowledged dignitaries and other esteemed guests in the audience.
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
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION:
Report on Certification of Official Canvass of Votes Cast (City Clerk) City Clerk K. Annette Hipona read the certification of the Official Canvass of Votes Cast by Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer of San Mateo County.
It was moved by Councilmember Proaño, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the following resolution:
Resolution 24-188, Declaring the Results of the General and Special Municipal Election Held in the City of Daly City on November 5, 2024
FINAL ADJOURNMENT OF THE 60th CITY COUNCIL
It was moved by Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to adjourn the 60th City Council of Daly City at 6:27 P.M. 1 CITY OF DALY CITY
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INSTALLATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE:
Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual called to order the 61 City Council and called for the administration of oaths.
Rob Bonta, Attorney General of California, administered the oath of office to Councilmember- Elect Juslyn C. Manalo.
Jonathan Sylvester administered the oath of office to Councilmember-Elect Glenn R. Sylvester.
Adrienne Tissier, former San Mateo County Supervisor, administered the oath of office to Councilmember-Elect Teresa G. Proaño.
Natasha Halvorson administered the oath of office to City Treasurer-Elect Daneca Halvorson.
Sylvia Alvarez Lynch administered the oath of office to City Clerk-Elect K. Annette Hipona.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Manalo highlighted accomplishments in 2024 including City inaugural events, partnerships, and policies, and recognized City Manager Piccolotti and City staff for their work in executing the Council's vision for the year. Manalo recognized members in the audience including City Commissioners and Department Heads, and thanked staff for demonstrating amazing teamwork. Mayor Manalo presented the Mayor's awards in the following categories to the 2024 honorees.
Pedro "Pete" Pineda
Pedro Pinda stead oath presented prior to the Installation and Administration of Oaths.) Outstanding Citizen of the Year: David J. Canepa
Outstanding Artist of the Year: Jonathan "Shortkut" Cruz Outstanding Small Business of the Year: Tselogs Restaurant Outstanding Medium Business of the Year: Ling Nam Restaurant Outstanding Large Business of the Year: Serramonte Center Outstanding Commissioner of the Year: Ray Satorre
Outstanding Woman of the Year: Perla Ibarrientos
Outstanding Organization of the Year: Daly City History Guild & Museum Outstanding Philanthropic Organization
of the Year: Operation Santa Claus
Outstanding Volunteer of the Year: Nancy G. Rodriguez
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Outstanding Volunteer of the Year: Cheryll Catuar
Outstanding Youth of the Year: Maxwell Espinola
Outstanding Youth of the Year: Daly City Chinese Youth Committee (DCCYC) Outstanding Employee of the Year: Leilani Ramos
Outstanding Employee of the Year: Thomas J. Piccolotti
Outstanding Father of the Year: Eluid Palomo
Outstanding Parents of the Year: Josefina Manalo & Carlito Manalo REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL:
Office of Mayor
Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual called for nominations for the Office of Mayor. It was moved by Mayor Manalo and seconded by Councilmember Sylvester to nominate Roderick Daus-Magbual to the Office of Mayor. Vice Mayor Daus-Magbual called for any other nominations.
Councilmember DiGiovanni requested the Council to change its process for selecting its Mayor.
Giovanni recommended having a rotation process like South San Francisco for democracy, and referre • not having served in the role of Mayor during her two terms. DiGiovanni noted a change ir Councilmember Sylvester's support from the previous year, referring to his comments at a previous Reorganization meeting.
Kalimah Salahuddin spoke about her previous role as an elected official with the JUHSD and having worked closely with members of the Daly City Council. Kalimah voiced support for allowing Councilmember DiGiovanni back into the rotation of being selected as Mayor or Vice Mayor.
Hearing no further nominations, it was moved by Councilmember Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried to close the nominations.
The nomination of Roderick Daus-Magbual for the Office of Mayor carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Daus-Magbual, Manalo, Proaño, Sylvester
Noes: None
Abstain: DiGiovanni
Razón Daus-Magbual administered the oath of office to Mayor Daus-Magbual. Mayor Daus- Magbual spoke about the three S's of sacred leadership - solicitude, servitude, and service. Mayor Daus- Magual thanked his ancestors, family, both local and abroad, friends, students and colleagues, his wife Arlene and children Amianan and Razón, and the recent ancestors and close friends who have passed away.
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Mayor Daus-Magbual, Councilmember Proaño, and Councilmember Sylvester recognized utgoing Mayor Manalo for her leadership and commitment to the community. Mayor Daus-Magbua expressed confidence in moving forward with the legacy set forth by Manalo in 2024. Councilmember Proaño thanked Manalo for working tirelessly, her love for Daly City, and perseverance.
Office of Vice Mayor
Mayor Daus-Magbual called for nominations for the Office of Vice Mayor. It was moved by Councilmember Manalo and seconded by Councilmember Proaño to nominate Glenn R. Sylvester for the Office of Vice Mayor. Mayor Daus-Magbual called for any other nominations.
Councilmember DiGiovanni referred to comments by Councilmember Sylvester at a previous Reorganization about equality and inclusion and not participating in the current process. DiGiovanni referred to comments by Councilmember Proaño about having an opportunity for DiGiovanni to serve as Mayor. DiGiovanni was disappointed with the lack of inclusion, justice, and democracy with regard to reorganization.
Hearing no further nominations, it was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Sylvester and carried to close the nominations.
The nomination of Glenn R. Sylvester for the Office of Vice Mayor carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Manalo, Proaño, Sylvester, Daus-Magbual
Noes: None
Abstains: DiGiovanni
Daniel Lee and Rhovy Antonio administered the oath of office to Vice Mayor Sylvester. Vice Mayor Sylvester acknowledged the opportunity and confidence from his fellow Councilmembers to serve as Vice Mayor. Vice Mayor Sylvester looked forward to collaborating with the Council to make the difficult decisions for Daly City.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 PM.
K, Annette Hipene
Approved as submitted, this 13t
City Clerk
day of January _ 2025.
Roderick Daus-Magbual
Mayor
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