CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 13, 2025
Visit_https://www.youtube.com/@DalyCityGov/streams to view the City Council meeting CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Daus-Magbual called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 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) 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.
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Present:
Roderick Daus-Magbual, Mayor
Glenn R. Sylvester, Vice Mayor
Pamela DiGiovanni
Juslyn C. Manalo
Teresa G. Proaño
Staff Present:
Thomas J. Piccolotti, City Manager
Rose L. Zimmerman, City Attorney
K. Annette Hipona, City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS:
Daly City Bikeshare Pilot Program
(Laura Krull, Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MC)) APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of December 9, 2024 and Special Meeting December 16, 2024 t was moved by Councilmember Manalo. seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried t prove the minutes of December 9 and December 16. 202.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Sylvester and carried to approve the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
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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It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Sylvester and carried to approve the consent agenda.
Resolutions:
Authorization to Execute All Necessary Agreements for the Daly City Bikeshare Pilot Program Resolution 25-1, Authorizing Execution Of All Necessary Agreements For The Daly City Bikeshare Pilot Program
Notice of Completion for the Lawson Hall Roof Project
Resolution 25-2, Accepting Completion of Certain Project in the Department of Public Works Notice of Completion for the Southgate Avenue and School Street Safety Improvements Project Resolution 25-3, Accepting Completion of Certain Project in the Department of Public Works Resetting Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Consider a General Plan Amendment GPA-11-22- 015959, Zone Change ZC-11-22-015960, Use Permit UPR-11-22-015962 Design Review DR-11-22- 015961, and Development Agreement - Allowing the Construction of a Battery Energy Storage System and Transmission Line Connection at 2150 Geneva Avenue (Set Hearing: 2/24/25) Resolution 25-4, Re-Setting Time And Place Of Public Hearing Regarding General Plan Amendment GPA-11-22-015959, Zone Change ZC-11-22-015960, Use Permit UPR-11-22-015962, Design Review DR-11-22-015961 And Proposed Development Agreement With Cormorant Energy Storage LLC
Check Registers
Check Registers for the Month of November 2024
END OF CONSENT OF AGENDA
COMMUNICATIONS:
Legacy Business Nominations
Economic Development Specialist Maybelle Manio provided the staff report for Legacy Business nominations. The nominees - The Bread Basket Bakery, One Dollar Only Store, and Royal Donut were each nominated by a Small Business Commissioner and passed review at the Economic & Community Development Department where they met the eligibility criteria.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the following resolutions.
Resolution 25-5, Approving Nomination Of The Bread Basket Bakery To Be Part Of The Legacy Business Program And That They Be Awarded And Recognized As A Legacy Business 2 CITY OF DALY CITY
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Resolution 25-6, Approving Nomination Of The One Dollar Only Store To Be Part Of The Legacy Business Program And That They Be Awarded And Recognized As A Legacy Business Resolution 25-7, Approving Nomination Of Royal Donut To Be Part Of The Legacy Business Program And That They Be Awarded And Recognized As A Legacy Business AWARD OF BIDS/CONTRACTS:
Appropriate Funds and Award Design and Construction Contract for the Magical Bridge Playground and Improvements Project at Hillside Park, Daly City Director of Public Works Richard Chiu provided staff's recommendations for the project: to appropriate $1,000,000 of the Budish Family Trust, to appropriate $2,200,00 in unallocated CIP funds, and to award the design-build contract to Robert A. Bothman Construction/Verde Design in the amount of $5,490,514. The Council recognized the importance of having an all-inclusive playground like those created by the Magical Bridge Foundation. Chiu acknowledged the City Manager's Office, the Finance Department and the City Attorney for their involvement on the project.
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution:
Resolution 25-8, Authorizing Appropriation Of Funds And Execution Of Construction Contract With Robert A. Bothman Construction/Verde Design For The Magical Bridge Playground And Improvements Project At Hillside Park
ORDINANCES:
Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1479, Adding Chapter 2.60 to the Daly City Municipal Code Re:
Women's Commission
City Attorney Rose Zimmerman provided the staff report and noted a change in the draft ordinance regarding the commission meetings which will be regularly scheduled for the fourth Thursday of the month.
The Council discussed Section 2.60.010 of the draft ordinance regarding the language used to describe the women's community. The Council deliberated how to reword that section of the ordinance with the aim to have the language express sensitivity, comprehensiveness and inclusivity to all women.
After deliberations, Mayor Daus-Magbual and the Council were amenable to have the section of the ordinance be amended to state: "It is the intention of the City Council that the members of the commission shall have demonstrated a commitment to women's issues and shall represent the entire women's community, inclusive of those who identify as women." Zimmerman addressed questions on the purpose of staggering membership and how the terms of the commission members are determined.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the following ordinance, as amended.
Ordinance 1479, Adding Chapter 2.60 of Title 2 of the Daly City Municipal Code Re: Women's Commission
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APPOINTMENTS:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried to reappoint Elizabeth Espinda to the Arts & Culture Commission.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried to reappoint William Lex to the Library Board of Trustees.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried to reappoint Charles Hill to the Small Business Commission.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried to appoint Gabriella Makstman to the Women's Commission.
REPORTS:
Council Committee
Mayor Daus-Magbual presented a draft schedule of the 2025 Council Committee to the Council and requested feedback on the schedule.
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) (Daus-Magbual)
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Vice Mayor Sylvester requested consideration of raising the Arts & Culture Commission's budget to $2000 annually, and to consider agendizing the item. Sylvester referred to the tremendous work that has been done by the commission in bringing artists to exhibit their work at City Hall.
Councilmember Manalo reported attendance at the following events: the C/CAG San Mateo County meeting to conduct business, along with Executive Director Charpentier, and with presentations by in a cy tis ana it was consoned by king cast any
featured art by Venazir; and the Daly City Host Lions' annual holiday luncheon at Hillerest Gardens, along with Councilmember Proaño.
Councilmember DiGiovanni acknowledged January 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and acknowledged January 13 as Korean American Day, requesting consideration of recognizing everyone in the community. DiGiovanni requested consideration of putting up holiday banners and/or wreaths around Daly City during the holidays. DiGiovanni reported attendance at the Bayshore holiday event which featured parol-making.
Staff
City Manager Piccolotti acknowledged the presence of Officer Chow and Officer Rodriguez who were standing in for Acting Chief Christensen who was away for a team-building event. Piccolotti recognized the Magical Bridge Foundation for catering to all abilities with regard to the design of their playgrounds and parks. Piccolotti provided an update to the seasonal banner displays planned for Daly City. 4 CITY OF DALY CITY
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ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Daus-Magual adjourned the meeting at 9:00 PM in memory of Mark Stephen Aquino, Maria de la Cruz Del Rosario, Purificacion S. Bautista, Ron Appel, Marie Brizuela, and former US President Jimmy Carter.
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Approved as submitted, this
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day of January , 2025.
Roderick Daus-Magbual
Mayor