CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 6, 2026
Visit https://www.youtube.com/@DalyCityGov/streams to view the City Council meeting CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sylvester called the special meeting to order at 7:02 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
Glenn R. Sylvester, Mayor
Teresa G. Proaño, Vice Mayor
Dr. Roderick Daus-Magbual
Juslyn C. Manalo
Councilmembers Absent
Pamela DiGiovanni
Staff Present
Thomas J. Piccolotti, City Manager
Rose L. Zimmerman, City Attorney
K. Annette Hipona, City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS:
HIP Housing 2026 Calendar Contest Winners
(Brian Perkins, Board of Directors, HIP Housing)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of December 8, 2025 and Special Meeting of December 9, 2025 It was moved by Councilmember Daus-Magbual, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried to approve the minutes of December 8 and December 9, 2025.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried to approve the 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.
CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 6, 2026
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual, and carried to approve the consent agenda.
Resolutions:
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amended License Agreement with SamTrans for Use of Restrooms at Lincoln Park Community Center for SamTrans Personnel Resolution 26-1, Executing Amendment Of License Agreement With SamTrans For Use Of Restrooms At Lincoln Park Community Center
Check Registers
Check Registers for the Month of November 2025
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
AWARD OF BIDS/CONTRACTS:
Award of Construction Contract for the John Daly Boulevard/Skyline Boulevard Pedestrian Connection Project
Director of Public Works Richard Chiu provided the staff report to improve access to Thornton state Beach. The City received ten bids for the project, along with a formal bid protest submitted by Interstate Grading & Paving, Inc. After review, staff determined that the lowest bidder, Bay Area Lightworks, Inc., met all the requirements and submitted all the required documentation. Stafi recommended awarding a construction contract to Bay Area Lightworks, Inc. for $612,955.00. Chil addressed concerns regarding any risks or advantages associated with accepting a bid amount that is 45% below the Engineer's estimate.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-2, Authorizing Award Of Construction Contract For The John Daly Boulevard/Skyline Boulevard Pedestrian Connection Project APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Sylvester emphasized the vital role that City Commissioners play as volunteers in the Daly City community. He proposed forming an ad hoc committee as a top priority to support the promotion of commission vacancies, develop protocols, define the purpose of each commission, and to track commissioner attendance, with the goal to improve the effectiveness of the commissions. Sylvester spoke about the priority of each Councilmember having the responsibility to appoint members to the commissions, encouraging them to fill vacancies. He invited Vice Mayor Proaño to join him on the ad hoc committee, to which the Vice Mayor agreed.
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MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 6, 2026
REPORTS:
Council Committee
Council of Cities Dinner (Colma) (Proaño, Manalo, Sylvester) City Council
Councilmember Manalo reported attendance at the following events: the 15th anniversary celebration of the Northern California Nursing Academy, along with Vice Mayor Proaño and Mayor Sylvester; the 76" Operation Santa Claus, where she delivered toys across the City with her family; the San Francisco Farms Bureau Event, along with representatives from the Cow Palace; the annual Christmas giveaway by Pacific Islands Together (PIT) to deliver toys to families, thanking the firefighters, police staff, Director Sakkal and City Manager Piccolotti for their participation; the Council of Cities Dinner; and the County Board of Supervisors' Reorganization meeting, thanking District 5 Supervisor and former President Canepa and congratulating its new President, Corzo and new Vice President, Mueller.
Vice Mayor Proaño reported attendance at the following events: PIT's Christmas giveaway, along with Councilmember Manalo, recognizing Reyna Meafua from PIT for her compassion, and acknowledging the children, the volunteers, and the police and fire staff for their participation; the Christmas toy drive event at Serramonte Center alongside Councilmember Manalo; and the Council of Cities Dinner in the Town of Colma.
Mayor Sylvester reported attendance at the following events: the Pickleball Tournament and toy drive by PIT, acknowledging Ms. Reyna and PIT members for serving 2,000 children this past Christmas; and the Council of Cities in Colma, where donations were raised for veterans' housing, acknowledging the firefighters for their participation.
Councilmember Daus-Magbual denounced the actions of the Federal administration for the situation in Venezuela, particularly the capture and kidnapping of a world leader and jeopardizing international relations for the U.S. Dr. Daus-Magbual also condemned the President for directing the illegal operation, asserting that he not only put members of the U.S. military at risk but also endangered the people ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting in memory of William J. "Bill" Duggan and Diosdado "Dado" Banatao at 8:03 P.M.
Approved as submitted, this _ 26th Kite tima
City Clerk
day of January 2026.
Glenn R. Sylvester
Mayor
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