CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 23, 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 7:50 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 June 9, 2025
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the minutes of June 9, 2025.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Proaño, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried to approve the agenda.
ORAL COMMENT:
Grant Kitchen, SLAAY Bay Area, voiced concerns about immoral actions by the Trump administration, referring to the bombing of nuclear power facilities and a bill that cuts off Medicare for nearly 9 million individuals. Grant was further concerned with the administration's violations of the Constitution, particularly unchecked powers given to the president, policies on birthright citizenship, and the deployment of the National Guard amidst immigration protests, pointing out that these acts should raise alarm in Daly City, where 50% of the population is foreign-born.
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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Lorraine Yin, SLAAY Bay Area, spoke about the fundamentals of a democratic nation, requesting the Council to pass an ordinance supporting protestors' rights, such as prohibiting the use of tear gas, and calling for a change in the system that perpetuates political criminality. According to Lorraine, Councilmember Coleman and Mayor Flores of South San Francisco have already backed their cause by signing a letter of support, and urged the Council to forge coalitions through joint resolutions/ordinances.
El, Anakbayan Daly City, spoke about the organization's commitment to support migrant Filipino youth and ensure community safety for immigrants, regardless of citizenship status. El shared community concerns regarding ICE raids, attacks on migrants, and detention of family members and friends in Daly City. El urged the Council to take a public stance against the unlawful detention of migrants and to provide resources that would enable the community to access accurate information.
Ysabella Tolentino, resident and member of Anakbayan, addressed the plight of migrants who have tirelessly contributed to the country yet are enduring inhumane conditions due to unjust detainments by ICE under the Trump administration. Ysabella requested the Council's support by increasing pressure on the Philippine Consulate to fulfill its responsibility in advocating for Filipino migrants and to take a stance against the detainment and mistreatment of these individuals, asserting it as a moral obligation.
Mateja, resident and member of Anakbayan, spoke about the resilience of Daly City as a close-knit community and relayed community concerns regarding the rise in ICE raids, deportations, and fake ICE reports, noting the anxiety these events create among students and parents. Such concerns were voiced during outreach efforts at Serramonte Center. Mateja asked the Council to provide resources for affected workers and to take a stance against ICE raids.
Nichole D, resident and member of Tanggol Migrante, spoke about their efforts to protect migrants from the Trump administration's exploitation and indiscriminate actions, urging the Council to express solidarity with migrants. Nichole recounted stories of migrants striving to support families back home and of green card holders being detained by Homeland Security without due process, and asked the Council to instill hope and solidarity in the face of potential prosecutions of these individuals by Trump and ICE.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo. seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried to approve the consent agenda except item #11, which was pulled for further discussion.
Resolutions:
Consider Partnership with Pacific Islands Together for Various Athletic Tournaments and Hosting of Polynesian Youth Cultural Competition
Resolution 25-90, Approving A Partnership With Pacific Islands Together For Various Athletic Tournaments And Hosting Of Polynesian Youth Cultural Competition Consider Partnership with the Bayshore Parent Teacher Organization for the Bayshore Annual Block Party at the Bayshore Community Center
Resolution 25-91, Approving A Partnership With Bayshore Parent Teacher Organization For The Bayshore Annual Block Party At The Bayshore Community Center 2 CITY OF DALY CITY
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Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement and Appropriate Grant Funds with the South San Francisco Unified School District
Resolution 25-92, Authorizing Execution Of Agreement With South San Francisco Unified School District For The Afterschool Youth Recreation Program At Junipero Serra Elementary School Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement and Appropriate Grant Funds with the Brisbane School District
Resolution 25-93, Authorizing Execution Of Agreement With Brisbane School District For The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program At Panorama Elementary School And Appropriating Grant Funds For School Year 2025-2026
Adopt Appropriations Limitation for Fiscal Year 2026
Resolution 25-94, Establishing City's Appropriations Limitation for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Project Supplement for the Hillside Boulevard Complete Streets Corridor Project
Resolution 25-95, Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Project Supplement For The Hillside Boulevard Complete Streets Corridor Project
Approval of Offer of Quitclaim Deed of Sewer Easement at 99 Southgate Avenue to Kimco Westlake Resolution 25-96, Approving Quitclaim Deed Of Sewer Easement At 99 Southgate Avenue To Kimco Westlake L.P.
Adopt Resolution for Classification Amendments Previously Approved During Budget Process Resolution 25-97, Memorializing Classification Amendments For Specific Miscellaneous/ Unrepresented Classifications
Resolution to Accept the Cannabis Equity Assessment Report Economic and Community Development Specialist Maybelle Manio provided the staff report on the Cannabis Equity Assessment developed by SCI Consulting Group and Dr. Ayoka Nurse of Global Reach Strategies. Manio summarized the assessment and community engagement, highlighting key findings and stakeholder feedback to promote a more inclusive and equitable cannabis industry in Daly City.
The staff addressed various questions, including the viability of the cannabis industry as a driver for economic development, the amount of grant funding secured for the equity assessment, outreach efforts targeting youth, the current number of cannabis businesses in the City, potential business opportunities created by the assessment, historical inequities in cannabis law enforcement, and the methodology for determining data related to race.
David Kaufman from SCI and Dr. Ayoka Nurse presented their findings regarding the assessment in Daly City, detailing stakeholder outreach, providing a summary of the proposed equity program, and 3 CITY OF DALY CITY
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outlining next steps. During the discussion, the Council raised questions about whether cannabis-related arrests involved residents, the specific locations of those arrests within the City, and the equity considerations in the assessment. Dr. Nurse emphasized that the equity program aims to address the barriers faced by aspiring entrants into the cannabis industry who have been disproportionately affected.
It was moved by Councilmember Proaño, seconded by Mayor Daus-Magbual and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt the resolution:
Ayes: Manalo, Proaño, Sylvester, Daus-Magbual
Abstained: DiGiovanni
Resolution 25-98, Accepting The City Of Daly City Cannabis Equity Assessment Authorize Agreement with the Jefferson Elementary School District (JESD) for Cost Sharing of Crossing Guard Services through All City Management Services (ACMS) for School Year 2025/26 Resolution 25-99, Authorizing Execution Of An Agreement With All City Management Services And The Associated Cost Sharing Agreement With Jefferson Elementary School District To Provide Crossing Guard Services (School Year 2025/2026)
Accept and Appropriate a $20,500 Check from Arevon Energy for Supporting Programming and Events to Benefit the Daly City Community through Recreation Services Resolution 25-100
Approve Addition of Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Organized Retail Theft Grant Funded Community Services Officer Full-Time Equivalent Position Resolution 25-101, Approving Addition Of Board Of State And Community Corrections Organized Retail Theft Grant Funded Community Services Officer Full-Time Equivalent Position Annual Report - Military Equipment Use for the Police Department Resolution 25-102, Approving The Annual Report For The Military Equipment In Use By The Daly City Police Department
Authorize the Execution of an Axon Renewal Agreement, Approve and Appropriate Funds for the Expansion of the Unmanned Aerial Systems Program for the Police Department Resolution 25-103, Authorizing Execution Of An Axon Renewal Agreement And Approving And Appropriating Funds For The Expansion Of The Unmanned Arial Systems Program For The Police Dept.
Check Registers
Check Registers for the Month of May 2025
END OF CONSENT OF AGENDA
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Introduction of Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Daly City Repealing and Replacing Chapter 5. 104 to the Daly City Municipal Code Re: Cannabis Regulations Economic and Community Development Specialist Manio presented a staff report outlining proposed amendments to the existing Commercial Cannabis Regulations chapter of the City's Municipal Code. These amendments aim to establish a Cannabis Equity Program, introduce new license types, revise the licensing process, and enhance operational conditions while ensuring compliance with state law. The approval of this ordinance, particularly the Equity Program, is a requirement for the City to qualify for phase 2 funding of up to $500,000 from GO-Biz. Staff responded to various questions regarding the proposed ordinance amendments, the types of licenses that would be allowed, and issues surrounding infusion manufacturing.
At the request of Mayor Daus-Magbual, Chi Lee was invited to share public comments regarding item #11, the Resolution to Accept the Cannabis Equity Assessment Report. Chi, a resident of the Bayshore neighborhood, voiced opposition to the rezoning of Bayshore for commercial cannabis, highlighting that there is already a dispensary or cannabis business within the San Francisco border nearby. Chi expressed concerns about the overall state of the neighborhood, particularly with the rebuilding of the projects.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried to open the hearing. There were no public comments.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried to close the hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried for the City Attorney to read by title only. Councilmember DiGiovanni abstained.
Ordinance 1483, Repealing and Replacing Chapter 5.104 to the Daly City Municipal Code Re:
Commercial Cannabis Regulations
Mayor Daus-Magbual introduced the ordinance.
Zone Change ZC 04-24-16507 - Rezoning Parcels to -CC Commercial Cannabis Combining District Senior Planner Michael Van Lonkhuysen presented the staff report concerning amendments to the zoning map, which would incorporate specific parcels into the existing -CC combining district. Under the proposed zone change, two additional opportunity zones-located on Mission Street and Geneva Avenue would be added to the -CC combining district.
Staff addressed several questions regarding the proposal, including the total number of eligible zones; the criteria used for selecting the proposed parcels; the number of potential locations in Area A, and the reasons why these zones were not included in the initial overlay map; updates on the Sullivan Avenue property; the types of cannabis businesses; the arrests mentioned in the assessment; the location of the Bayshore parcel; whether there are cannabis stores near the Bayshore or Mission parcels, the concentration in Zone 7; the number of smoke shops in the City; the proximity of the Mission Street parcel to a daycare and school, and the possibility of relocating that parcel; the regulations governing cannabis businesses; the absence of childcare centers in initial buffer zone considerations; alternative areas in the City which could be zoned for the -CC combining district; the applicability of the equity program across all zones; and the potential for creating limitations in certain overlay zones. 5 CITY OF DALY CITY
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The Council discussed various aspects of the proposal, considering the impacts of adding new parcels, updates on current cannabis retailers in the City, safety and security issues related to cannabis businesses, and whether this is the right time to expand the cannabis industry locally. They examined health implications of cannabis products, benefits of cannabis products, narratives surrounding the cannabis topic, components of the equity program, support of legalized cannabis in the state, the possibility of increasing the current 600-foot buffer zone, concentration in specific areas, stringent regulations on cannabis businesses, limited areas for the -CC district within the City, the potential cannabis tax revenue, and the types of businesses in the cannabis industry. Furthermore, the Council contemplated whether to postpone the decision pending receipt of additional information.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried to open the hearing.
Sarah Turner raised concerns about the proximity of a daycare center at 6133 Mission Street to Area A (Mission Street between Crocker and Templeton), highlighting that the proposed parcel might not meet the 600-foot buffer zone requirement for dispensaries.
Alfredo E. Dela Rosa, AR Dental Care, opposed the parcel in Area 1, voicing concerns about potential problems in the area. Alfredo referenced a study linking cannabis to negative health effects, stressing the need for a department store instead. Alfredo claimed that cannabis stores typically close within five years, and noted that the state is owed $721 billion in taxes.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Sylvester and carried to close the hearing.
The Council requested additional information, including the locations of cannabis-related arrests in Daly City, overlays of crime statistics over current eligibility zones, the extent of cannabis sales by Daly City residents made outside the City, and legislation related to edibles. They discussed the possibility of moving the item to a future meeting. City Attorney Zimmerman recommended selecting a date for continuation and clarified that the ordinance establishes an overlay to accommodate certain types of manufacturing and distribution.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Sylvester and carried by the following roll call vote to continue the item to the regular City Council meeting of September 8, 2025:
Ayes: Manalo, Proaño, Sylvester, Daus-Magbual
Noes: DiGiovanni
COMMUNICATIONS:
Coastal Development Permit CDP-10-24-16669 - Replace Existing Sunroom with Bedroom at Rear of Home at 60 Roslyn Court
Senior Planner Van Lonkhuysen presented the applicant's request to demolish an existing sunroom and build a bedroom addition at 60 Roslyn Court. Due to the property's location within the Resource Protection overlay zone, a coastal development permit is required for the project.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Proaño and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the following resolution. 6 CITY OF DALY CITY
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Resolution 25-104, Adopting Findings Of Fact And Imposing Conditions Of Approval On Coastal Development Permit CDP-10-24-16669 To Replace Existing Sunroom With Bedroom At Rear Of Home Sign Program SP-03-25-016768 - Sign Program for 2945 Junipero Serra Boulevard (Planet Fitness) Under California Government Code 84308, both Councilmembers Manalo and Proaño disclosed that they had received campaign contributions exceeding $500 from the applicant within the past year and therefore recused themselves from discussing or voting on this item.
Associate Planner Sam Fielding provided the staff report on the proposed sign program, which includes plans for a digital message board and other sign enhancements on the property.
Bob McLennan, representing Planet Fitness, addressed questions about what information would be displayed on the digital board and its operational hours.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt the resolution:
Ayes: DiGiovanni, Sylvester, Daus-Magbual
Recused: Manalo, Proaño
Resolution 25-105, Adopting Findings Of Fact And Imposing Conditions Of Approval On Sign Program SP-03-25-016768 Sign Program For Planet Fitness (2945 Junipero Serra Boulevard, Daly City, California)
Councilmembers Manalo and Proaño returned to the dais after the vote was taken.
ORDINANCES:
Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1482, Adding Chapter 15.32.280 of Title 5 of the Daly City Municipal Code, Re: Fire Hazard Severity Zones
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the following ordinance.
Ordinance 1482, Adding Chapter 15.32.280 of Title 5 of the Daly City Municipal Code, Re: Fire Hazard Severity Zones
REPORTS:
Council Committee
City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) (Manalo) Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) (Daus-Magbual) Council
Councilmember Manalo reported attendance at the following: the Philippine flag-raising ceremony hosted by the Pilipino Bayanihan Resource Center (PBRC) in honor of Filipino Independence Day; the Passion To Profit business conference with participant Russ Fam Kitchen; a tour of the Daly City Human 7 CITY OF DALY CITY
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Resources Hub, congratulating Director Sakkal and City Manager Piccolotti on the new facilities for staff; the Philippine Independence Day celebration and the 50-year anniversary of the Philippine Consulate at the Kalayaan Hall; the 45th anniversary of the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California; the San Mateo County Pride Parade, where she participated alongside her children, husband, Economic Development Specialist Manio, her daughter, Congressman Mullen, and Assemblymembers Papan and Stefani; the Legacy Martial Arts Philippine Independence Day event; the Connecting The Dots event with Representative Mullen, along with Councilmember Proaño; the 95th birthday celebration of Dolores Huerta with the San Mateo Civic Education Project, San Mateo Labor Council, and various elected officials; the 15th anniversary of Señor Sisig restaurant, owned by Westmoor High School alumni; the Juneteenth Parade in San Francisco, joining numerous Bay Area residents; and the Philippine Independence Day event at Lincoln Park, featuring a fashion show, dance performances, and food, attended with her daughter Juselle.
Manalo was ecstatic with the new pathway at Lincoln Park, recognizing City Manager Piccolotti for his responsiveness and collaboration with the staff to implement this enhancement for the community's seniors.
Manalo congratulated outgoing President Roxas and newly elected President Lum of the Daly City Hosts Lions Club.
Councilmember Proaño reported attendance at the following: the Philippine flag-raising event organized by the PBRC, recognizing the organization for hosting a wonderful feast; the Connecting The Dots event; the Daly City Host Lions Club Installation, during which Proaño was installed as Director; and the third annual Passion To Profit business conference, recognizing Mayor Daus-Magbual for his speech and Economic Development Specialist Manio and her crew for their work.
Councilmember DiGiovanni reported attendance at the following: the PBRC Philippine flag-raising ceremony, acknowledging the Philippine Consul General and the City of Brisbane; the Passion To Profit conference held at the Cow Palace, showcasing various vendors; and the Connecting The Dots event with Representative Mullen, thanking the Chamber of Commerce for their work.
Mayor Daus-Magbual reported attendance at the following: the Philippine flag-raising event, recognizing Tita Perla; an event hosted by the Myanmar Student Union at City Hall featuring guitarist and filmmaker Lynn Lynn, whose award-winning film "The Way" was filmed entirely on an iPhone 13; and the Passion To Profit conference, where he delivered welcoming remarks to capture the entrepreneurial spirit of the event. Dr. Daus-Magbual acknowledged Economic and Community Development Specialist Manio, the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center team, and the Russ Family for their efforts on the Passion To Profit event conference.
Staff
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Tim Nevin acknowledged keynote speaker Christopher Thornberg at the California State Municipal Finance Officers Association Conference.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Daus-Magbual adjourned the meeting at 11:12 PM in memory of Donna Jean Martin.
Approved as submitted, this 14' *AnnetteHlipona
City Clerk
day of July , 2025.
Roderick Daus-Magbual
Mayor
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