CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 24, 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of March 10, 2025
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the minutes of March 10, 2025.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Proaño, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried to approve the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the consent agenda.
Communications:
Receive and File Housing Successor Agency Annual Report For Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Note on Public Comments:
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Resolutions:
Set Time and Place of Public Hearing Regarding Linda Vista Area of Benefit Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Set Time: 5/12/25)
Resolution 25-41, Setting Time And Place Of Public Hearing Re: Approve Engineer's Report And To Establish The Annual Benefit Assessments For The Linda Vista Area For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Accept and Appropriate $800,000 from HUD Community Project Funding Grant for Childcare Center at 1401 Sullivan Street
Resolution 25-42, Accepting And Appropriating $800,000 From The Community Project Funding Grant For Childcare Center At 1401 Sullivan Street
Set Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Consider One-Year HUD Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (Set Time: 5/12/25)
Resolution 25-43, Setting Time And Place Of Public Hearing To Consider One-Year HUD Action Plan For Fiscal Year 2025/2026 To Reflect The Use Of CDBG And Home Funds Set Time and Place of Public Hearing - Proposed Increases and Updates to the Master Fee Schedule (Set Time: 4/28/25)
Resolution 25-44, Setting Time And Place Of Hearing Re: Proposed Increases And Updates To The Master Fee Schedule
END OF CONSENT OF AGENDA
COMMUNICATIONS:
Approval of First Amendment to Exclusive Rights Negotiating Agreement (ERNA) between the City of Daly City and JM McLennan Development for Property at 1837 Junipero Serra Boulevard Director of Economic & Community Development Tatum Mothershead provided the staff report to approve an additional six-month extension of the ERNA between the City and developer JM McLennan.
Mothershead addressed questions on the progress of the project.
Robert McLennan, JM McLennan Development, addressed questions on the status of and various components of the project, opportunities for union labor, potential revenue from a conference/event center, and the size of the project.
Cynthia Gomez spoke about Unite Here Local 2's perspective of hotel projects and noted the developer has not conducted outreach to or secured support from Unite Here Local 2. Cynthia questioned whether the space is better suited for more housing instead of hotel space in order to fill a need.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 25-45, Approving First Amendment To Exclusive Rights Negotiating Agreement Between The City Of Daly City And JM McLennan Development For Property At 1837 Junipero Serra Boulevard 2 CITY OF DALY CITY
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Finding of Public Convenience and Necessity PCN-10-24-16665 to Sell Alcoholic Beverages for Off- Site Consumption at Sprouts Farmer's Market at 301 Gellert Boulevard (Type 21 License) Assistant Planner Brian Paland provided the staff report for a request by Sprouts Farmer's Market to upgrade their existing Type 20 liquor license (for beer and wine only) to a Type 21 license (for distilled spirits) at the subject location. Paland addressed questions on reports of high crime in the area, locations with liquor licenses adjacent to the site and the type of license they carry, and police reports in the area.
Terri Dickerhoff, representative for Sprouts, addressed questions on the item being brought back to Council from a previous meeting, why Sprouts is requesting the license, whether the Type 21 license affects Sprouts' profits and product selection, and the dedicated space for alcoholic products in the store.
Acting Chief Cameron Christensen addressed questions on the 44 police reports taken at 301 Gellert Boulevard over the last five years, the nature of those police reports, whether they were alcohol- related incidents, and whether there were incidents resulting from liquor being sold in the area.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 25-46, Adopting Findings In Response To An Application For A Type 21 Liquor License - Sprouts Farmer's Market At 301 Gellert Boulevard Resolution to Adopt a City Council Internal Discipline and Censureship Policy City Attorney Rose Zimmerman provided the staff report on a policy to establish a clear, fair and transparent process for the Council to formally express disapproval of a Councilmember's conduct when appropriate. The censure policy, which promotes accountability and maintains ethical standards, has been reviewed by the Ethics Committee comprised of the Mayor and Vice Mayor whose feedback is reflected in the draft resolution. Zimmerman addressed questions on whether the City looked at other jurisdictions' policies when drafting its own policy.
The Council thanked Mayor Daus-Magbual, Vice Mayor Sylvester and the committee for the work and time they dedicated preparing a formalized policy for the City Council. *** It was moved by Mayor Daus-Magbual, seconded by Vice Mayor Sylvester and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 25-47, Approving The City Council Internal Discipline And Censureship Procedure Policy
REPORTS:
Council Committee
Water Issues Committee (Sylvester/Manalo)
City/County Association Governments (C/CAG) (Manalo)
Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) (Manalo) *** Councilmember Manalo amended the minutes at the regular City Council meeting of April 14, 2025. 3 CITY OF DALY CITY
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Councilmember Proaño reported attendance at the following: the Daly City Colma Chamber of Commerce Crab Feed to raise money for scholarships; the Daly City Public Library Associates' (DCPLA) St. Patrick's Day event to raise money for the libraries and the youth, featuring speaker Jackie Speier; the 100-year anniversary and mass celebration of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) Church, along with Councilmembers Manalo and DiGiovanni; and the Skyline College President's Council event, acknowledging Mayor Daus-Magbual.
Councilmember DiGiovanni reported attendance at the following: the DCPLA event where Jackie Speier donated the proceeds from her book sales to the libraries, and the OLPH celebration, congratulating OLPH on their 100-year anniversary and acknowledging Archbishop Cordileone.
Councilmember Manalo reported attendance at the following: a press conference at Daly City BART Station with Senator Weiner to advocate for transit-oriented development (SB 79); the 100-year anniversary and mass celebration of OLPH, thanking Councilmember Proaño for the invitation; the DCPLA's annual St. Patrick's Day event, recognizing Jackie Speier for her donation from book proceeds; the Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center opening along with Mayor Flores, Councilmember Addiego, and Supervisor Canepa, and to highlight Daly City's Sister City, Izumisano; the grand opening of Willy's Catering & Restaurant along with Mayor Daus-Magbual and Vice Mayor Sylvester; a meeting with a student member of Boy Scouts of America who requested an interview with Manalo; the Miss Glamorous International Pageant where Manalo served as a judge; the Skyline President's Council event for the youth; and the launch of a public transit ballot measure from Senators Weiner and Arreguin, along with co-sponsor Assemblywoman Stefani and Supervisor Corzo. Manalo congratulated Mayor Daus-Magbual on his amazing State of the City address.
Vice Mayor Sylvester reported attendance at the following: the St Patrick's Day luncheon by DCPLA where he presented the organization with a certificate, and recognized Councilmember Proaño for her work on the board; and the grand opening of Willy's Catering & Restaurant.
Mayor Daus-Magbual reported on the Skyline President's Breakfast, where the Mayor presented a proclamation to the President's Board, thanking them and the staff for all their work, and thanking City Manager Piccolotti and his staff, including department heads, for making the City Stars tier level donation of $10,000. Dr. Daus-Magbual reported on upcoming events: the Women's History Month celebration at City Hall on March 27; the Arab American Heritage Month celebration at City Hall on April 5; the Arts & Culture Commission's 10-year anniversary on April 8, and the virtual Cannabis Equity Meeting #2 on April
9. Dr. Daus-Magbual referred to the State of the City address and expressed pride in what the City has accomplished together as a community, in the goals it has met, thanked his colleagues, and felt honored to be in his position.
Staff
City Manager Piccolotti referred to the amount of Daly City residents being educated by Skyline College and noted the City's donation to the President's Council being in line with the City's mission of looking towards the future by investing in its youth and residents. Piccolotti commended the Mayor's State of the City address.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Daus-Magbual adjourned the meeting at 8:30 PM in memory of David Albert Taylor.
Approved as submitted, this _ 14th K: Annette thipora
City Clerk
day of_ April , 2025.
Roderick Daus-Magbual
Mayor