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MAY 27, 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 7:17 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:
Proclamation: Mental Health Month
(Walter Ng, StarVista Crisis Community Center Manager Engagement Supervisor) Proclamation: Older Americans Month
(Perla Ibarrientos, Daly City Age-Friendly Task Force)
Proclamation: Jewish American Heritage Month
(Mark Weinberger, President of the Daly City History Guild Museum & Archive) Gabriella Makstman, Commissioner of the Women's Commission, thanked the Council for recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month and the City for the recent Jewish joy celebration. Gabriella noted the contributions of Jewish Americans and spoke about the rise of antisemitic violence in the country. Gabriella referred to the fatal shooting outside a Jewish Museum which took the lives of two attendees, and requested a City resolution focusing only on local issues and to refrain from taking up international conflicts.
Proclamation: Hepatitis B Awareness Week May 18-25, 2025 (Walton Li, TeamHBV San Jose)
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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FY 2026 and FY 2027 Biennial Operating and Capital Budget (Tim Nevin, Director of Finance and Administrative Services; Amanda Halbur, Assistant Director of Finance and Administrative Services; Joshua Cosgrove, Director of Water and Wastewater Resources; Richard Chiu, Director of Public Works)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of May 12, 2025
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried to approve the minutes of May 12, 2025, as amended
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried to approve the consent agenda.
Resolutions:
Set Time and Place of Public Hearing - Proposed Ordinance Adding Chapter 15.23.280 to the Daly City Municipal Code Re: Adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) for the Local Responsibility Area (LRA) within the City of Daly City (Set Time: 6/9/25) Resolution 25-76, Setting Time And Place Of Public Hearing For Proposed Ordinance Adopting The Fire Hazard Severity Zones For The Local Responsibility Area Within The City Of Daly City Approve FY 2026 Intent to Adopt Appropriations Limitation (Gann Limit) Resolution 25-77, To Adopt Its Appropriations Limitation For The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 On June 23, 2025
Authorize the Police Department to Execute Agreements to Upgrade Police Radio Infrastructure and Equipment and Appropriate $1,013,500
Resolution 25-78, Authorizing Execution Of Agreements To Upgrade Police Radio Infrastructure And Equipment And Appropriate Funds
Check Registers
Check Register for the Month of Apr 2025
END OF CONSENT OF AGENDA
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Compliance with New Legal Obligations Re: Public Hearing on City of Daly City Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts (Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3) Director of Human Resources Natalie Sakkal presented the status of the City's vacancies in recruitment and retention efforts in FY 25 as mandated by AB 2561. Sakkal provided information on the workforce, vacancies by bargaining units, the hiring process, obstacles in the hiring process and options to address these obstacles, classifications above 20% vacancy rates and the efforts for recruitment in those classifications, and retention statistics. Sakkal addressed questions on whether public education to schools can be done for the Police Department, and when the new law (AB 2561) came into effect.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to open the hearing. There were no public comments.
It was moved by Councilmember Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried to close the hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 25-79, In Compliance With New Legal Obligations (Assembly Bill 2561/Government Code Section 3502.3) On City Of Daly City Vacancies And Recruitment And Retention Efforts City's HUD Consolidated One-Year Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Housing Manager Lenelle Suliguin provided the staff report on recommended funding allocations for CDBG and HOME funds and highlighted the priorities for the upcoming year. Staff addressed questions on the following: the current condition of the housing on El Camino Real; the programs that have been recommended for FY 25-26; the organizations that applied for funding during the fiscal year; whether short- term rentals are affecting the amount of affordable housing; the likelihood of receiving these federal funds; and a report on short-term rentals including number of units, who is responsible for monitoring those units and the related TOT tax.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried to open the hearing.
Laura Fanucchi, HIP Housing Director, spoke about the organization's new Housing Readiness Program to help seniors navigate the complex housing resources by providing case management and support. Laura thanked the Council for the opportunity to apply for funding through CDBG.
Melanie Faure, Upwards Community Impact Manager, thanked the City and staff for their funding recommendation and shared how their boost program helps strengthen Daly City's childcare providers who are in most urgent need of support. Upwards helps childcare providers by providing mentorship, a free childcare management software system, and hiring teaching assistants.
Carlos Reyes, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center Program Manager, expressed appreciation for the CDBG funding to help Renaissance support small businesses in Daly City. Renaissance offers 3 CITY OF DALY CITY
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workshops, classes, and one-on-one counseling for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. In addition to hosting conferences and network events, Renaissance has partnered with Daly City Libraries and Recreation to host sessions for entrepreneurs as well as providing vendor opportunities at City events.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried to close the hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 25-80, Approving The City's One-Year Action Plan For Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (July 1, 2025, Through June 30, 2026)
REPORTS:
Council Committee:
Housing Endowment & Regional Trust (HEART) (Sylvester)
San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District (Sylvester) San Mateo County Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Services Group (Sylvester) North County Fire Authority (Manalo/Sylvester)
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) (Daus-Magbual)
Council
Councilmember Manalo reported attendance at the following: the CAFE Age-Friendly Workshop along with Supervisor Canepa, Jennifer Der, Leilani Ramos, Rheanna Mariano, Tita Perla Ibarrientos, Chair Phyllis Rizzi, and Councilmembers Proaño and DiGiovanni, where Manalo presented on behalf of the Age Friendly Task Force Daly City; the 169 anniversary of San Mateo County and unveiling ceremony for 500 County Center, along with Mayor Daus-Magbual and his son; the grand opening of Midway Village (Phase I) and Phase Il groundbreaking in the Bayshore, the largest affordable housing in the County with 555 units, with a keynote by Mayor Daus-Magbual; the Council of Cities with Vice Mayor Sylvester in San Mateo County's Police Department where the real-time center technology for law enforcement was discussed; the Shine! event at Gellert Park, recognizing Pacific Islands Together (PIT) leader Reyna Poti-Meafua; the Para Sa Komunidad fair at South San Francisco High School highlighting the community's Filipino vendors; the ICSC Summit to promote and discuss economic development, along with Economic Community Development Specialist Manio; the Jewish American Heritage Month event along with all the Daly City Councilmembers, acknowledging Commissioner Makstman; the Lights of Hope program to raise cancer awareness, thanking Director Brown and advocate Janet Alvarado for their work; the PBRC's Installation of Officers, along with Vice Mayor Sylvester and his wife and community members; and the Myanmar community's Thingyan, the Burmese New Year celebration in the Newark area, along with Supervisor Canepa, Consul General Valenzuela, Personnel Board Member Bayudan, Skyline College students, and Councilmember Manalo's daughter, Juselle. Manalo participated in the USC Mental Health Awareness ice bucket challenge to support mental health awareness; she was tagged by Councilmember Davis (Brisbane), and tagged Mayor Flores of South San Francisco and Mayor Medina of San Bruno. Manalo thanked staff for ensuring the flags were at half-staff at City Hall in honor of Memorial Day. Manalo spoke about the partnership between Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach and Daly City to provide pro bono legal services and legal support for the community at the City's War Memorial Center and thanked staff for their support. 4 CITY OF DALY CITY
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Councilmember Proaño reported attendance at the following: the Wildfire Awareness event at Arden Park, Southern Hills and thanked the Fire and Police departments for their work on the event; the Memorial Day Tribute along with Councilmember DiGiovanni, thanking City Manager Piccolotti for the event and the departments for their participation; the Westmoor and Jefferson High School scholarship awards ceremony, acknowledging the local businesses for their help; and Pollicita School's awards night, along with Assistant to the City Manager Ramos. Proaño recognized all the students for their achievements.
Mayor Daus-Magbual reported attendance at the following: the FoodieLand festival at the Cow Palace along with his children, thanking all the vendors for their participation; and the Filipino graduation this past Saturday, where the Mayor was the keynote speaker. Dr. Daus-Magbual will also provide the keynote speech for the Asian American graduation on June 4* at UC Riverside, the Mayor's alma mater.
The Mayor noted the City's upcoming Children's Day Celebration on June 7 from 11AM-2PM at Gellert Park. Dr. Daus-Magbual congratulated the 2025 graduates, with a special acknowledgement to those who graduated from San Francisco State and Skyline College. Dr. Daus-Magbual recognized Pulitzer-Prize- winning writer and immigrant rights advocate Jose Antonio Vargas, who presented an honorary doctorate ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Daus-Magbual adjourned the meeting at 11:03 PM in memory of Freddie Aguilar, Sarah Milgrim, Yaron Lischinsky, Su Wan Wong, Jennifer Buensalido Labajo, and Dennis O. Manalo.
Approved as submitted, this_gt K. Annette Hipone
City Clerk
day of June , 2025.
Roderick Daus-Magbual
Mayor