CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Visit_https://www.youtube.com/@DalyCityGov/streams to view the City Council meeting CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Sylvester called the regular meeting to order at 7:44 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
Pamela DiGiovanni
Juslyn C. Manalo
Staff Present
Thomas J. Piccolotti, City Manager
Rose Zimmerman, City Attorney
K. Annette Hipona, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of February 9, 2026
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried to approve the minutes of February 9, 2026.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried to approve the agenda.
ORAL COMMENT:
Jim Laramie expressed concern with the large trees along W. Cavour Street, which are pulling on the sidewalk and creating safety issues for pedestrians. Jim also raised concerns about the financial burden of repairing sidewalks falling on taxpayers, criticized the expensive palm trees planted along Mission Street, noting that they are unsuitable for Daly City, and parks employees not being receptive to feedback.
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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CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Sylvester, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried to approve the consent agenda, with the exception of item # 4, which was pulled for further discussion.
Resolutions:
Set Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Consider the Zone Change ZC 04-24-16507 - Amendments to the Zoning Map Creating a New Commercial Cannabis Non-Retail (-CCNR) Combining District and Rezoning Parcels to be Included Within It (Set Time: 3/23/26) Resolution 26-25, Setting Time And Place Of Public Hearing To Consider The Zone Change ZC 04-24-16507 - Amendments To The Zoning Map Creating A New Commercial Cannabis Non-Retail (-CCNR) Combining District And Rezoning Parcels To Be Included Within It Authorize Pilot Program Allowing City-Permitted Taxicabs to Accept Transportation Network Company (TNC) Referred Trips Through the CURB Platform as a Pilot Program City Attorney Rose Zimmerman provided the staff report for a 180-day pilot program allowing Daly City-permitted taxicabs to accept TNC-referred trips through ride-hailing app, Curb. Zimmerman addressed questions about whether rates will increase when using the platform, how the service would impact seniors, and whether similar programs exist in the County.
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Mayor Sylvester and carried to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-26, Authorizing A 180-Day Pilot Program Allowing City-Permitted Taxicabs To Accept Transportation Network Company (TNC) Referred Trips Through The CURB Platform And Approving A Limited Temporary Exception To The Taxicab Fare Provisions Of Chapters 5.72 And 5.84 Of The Daly City Municipal Code
Accept Resolution of $250,000 in Cannabis Equity Grants Program (CEG) Phase 2 Funds from the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), Appropriate the Funds, and Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute and Administer the Grant Agreement Resolution 26-27, Accepting $250,000 In Cannabis Equity Grants Program (CEG) Phase 2 Funds From The Governor's Office Of Business And Economic Development (Go-Biz), Appropriating The Funds, And Authorizing The City Manager Or Designee To Execute And Administer The Grant Agreement Check Registers:
Check Registers for the Month of January 2026
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.16 of the Daly City Municipal Code Re: Recovery of Attorney's Fees for Nuisance Abatement
City Attorney Zimmerman provided the staff report to allow recovery of reasonable attorney fees incurred due to judicial proceedings to enforce nuisance abatement procedures.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried to open the public hearing. There were no public speakers.
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Mayor Sylvester and carried to close the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Daus-Magbual, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried for the City Attorney to read the ordinance by title only.
Councilmember Daus-Magbual introduced the ordinance.
Ordinance 1488, Amending Chapter 8.16 of the Municipal Code Re: Property Maintenance and Nuisance Abatement
COMMUNICATIONS:
Legacy Business Nominations — Third Installment (2026)
Economic & Community Development Specialist Maybelle Manio provided the staff report for the 2026 nominees of the Legacy Business program, which consisted of: a) Teeth, Gums and Beyond (Dr.
Mylene D. Gandingco); b) Broadmoor Cleaners Laundry & Alteration (Shay D.); c) Classic Bowling Center; d) Hilltop Beauty School, Inc.; and e) Colma Auto Body Shop, Inc. Each nominated business was evaluated and found to meet the eligibility criteria. Staff addressed questions regarding the eligibility criteria for pending complaints with the City and whether any of the businesses had pending lawsuits with the City.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt the resolutions.
Ayes: Daus-Magbual, DiGiovanni, Manalo, Proaño
Noes: None
Abstained: Sylvester
Resolution 26-28, Approving Nomination Of Teeth, Gums And Beyond To Be Part Of The Legacy Business Program And That They Be Awarded And Recognized As A Legacy Business Resolution 26-29, Approving Nomination Of Broadmoor Cleaners Laundry & Alteration To Be Part Of The Legacy Business Program And That They Be Awarded And Recognized As A Legacy Business 3 CITY OF DALY CITY
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Resolution 26-30, Approving Nomination Of Classic Bowling Center To Be Part Of The Legacy Business Program And That They Be Awarded And Recognized As A Legacy Business Resolution 26-31, Approving Nomination Of Hilltop Beauty School, Inc To Be Part Of The Legacy Business Program And That They Be Awarded And Recognized As A Legacy Business Resolution 26-32, Approving Nomination Of Colma Auto Body Shop, Inc. To Be Part Of The Legacy Business Program And That They Be Awarded And Recognized As A Legacy Business Four Lot Subdivision at 933-969 Crocker Avenue - Minor Subdivision SUB-07-24-16596 and Design Review DR-08-24-16609
Associate Planner Sam Fielding provided the staff report to subdivide one lot into four parcels and to construct one single-family residence with one ADU on each parcel, for a total of eight residential units.
Fielding addressed questions on the following: the surrounding area adjacent to the lot, potential number of residents per residence, number of parking spaces provided per unit, number of bedrooms and family room in each residence, whether traffic deterrents could mitigate safety concerns on the sloped street, and current stop sign locations in the area.
Acting Director of Economic and Community Development Van Lonkhuysen addressed questions regarding additional conditions of approval, the consideration of a regulatory sign, and the possibility of adding speed cushions in the vicinity. There were also inquiries about data on auto accidents in the area, and whether Engineering has studied the area and road curve on that street. Director of Public Works Chiu stated that the Public Works and Police Departments will work together to study traffic accident history, present the findings to the Traffic Safety Committee, and return to the Council with recommendations.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt the resolution, allowing for construction within two years.
Ayes: DiGiovanni, Manalo, Proaño, Sylvester
Noes: None
Abstained: Daus-Magbual
Resolution 26-33, Adopting Findings Of Fact And Imposing Conditions Of Approval On Minor Subdivision SUB-07-24-16596 And Design Review DR-01-23-016046 For Four Lot Subdivision At 933- 969 Crocker Avenue
RESOLUTIONS:
Authorize a WIFIA Loan Agreement with the Daly City Joint Powers Financing Authority (DCJPFA), Daly City, and the Environmental Protection Agency and a Financing Agreement with the DCJPFA for the financing of the Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project and Authorizing the City Manager (or District Manager), or Designee to Execute and Deliver Such Agreements and Related Documents and Approving Related Agreements and Actions.
Director of Water and Wastewater Resources Joshua Cosgrove informed the Council that the presentation given during the earlier Sanitation meeting covered all the information for the subject item, which is also on the Joint Powers Finance Authority and City Council meetings. 4 CITY OF DALY CITY
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It was moved by Mayor Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-34, Authorizing The Execution And Delivery Of A WIFIA Loan Agreement With The Daly City Joint Powers Financing Authority, The North San Mateo County Sanitation District And The United States Environmental Protection Agency And A Financing Agreement (WIFIA Loan Agreement) With The Daly City Joint Powers Financing Authority In Connection With The Financing Of The Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project And Authorizing The City Manager (Or District Manager), Or Designee, To Execute And Deliver Such Agreements And Related Documents And Approving A Pledge Of Revenues For Repayment Of Funding, And Approving Related Agreements And Actions ORDINANCES:
Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1487, Adding Chapter 5.96 to the Daly City Municipal Code to Establish an Entertainment Zone
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the ordinance.
Entertainmein on 1 rogram diurs hapter fornia the Dely ly funicipal Code to sablo,5. 23357, 25690, 25691 & 25692 (As Amended by SB 969)
APPOINTMENTS:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Proaño, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried by unanimous roll call vote to appoint Christina Luna to the Library Board of Trustees.
REPORTS:
Council Committee
San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District (Sylvester) Board of Supervisors Meeting (Sylvester/ Proaño)
City Council
Vice Mayor Proaño reported attendance at the following events: the swearing-in ceremony of Pastor Grussi of Gateway Christian Church as the Daly City Chaplain, along with Councilmember DiGiovanni, Mayor Sylvester and his wife, City Manager Piccolotti, Pastor Grussi's family, with a presentation led by Chief Christensen; and the ribbon-cutting event for Café 86, where the Vice Mayor presented a certificate, along with Councilmembers Daus-Magbual and Manalo, City Manager Piccolotti, and Economic Development Specialist Manio, and organized by the Daly City Colma Chamber of Commerce. The Vice Mayor announced upcoming events including the "Navigating Success: Your Guide to Daly City Online Permits" seminar at City Hall on February 26" from 4-6 PM, a joint event with the Daly City Colma Chamber of Commerce, as well as Daly City's 115" birthday celebration at City Hall on March 18h from 5-7 P.M., to be followed by the State of the City presented by Mayor Sylvester. 5 CITY OF DALY CITY
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Councilmember DiGiovanni reported attendance at the following events: the ribbon-cutting for Café 86 located next to Seafood City Grocery, along with the Filipino veterans; the Black History Month event along with Mayor Sylvester, Vice Mayor Proaño, Councilmember Daus-Magbual, Director Brown and Recreation staff Romeo Benson and Opal Fuller, and the volunteers, featuring incredible music and food; and the swearing-in of the new Daly City Chaplain, Pastor Grussi, acknowledging Chief Christensen, Captain Reyes, City Manager Piccolotti, Mayor Sylvester, Vice Mayor Proaño, and Councilmember Daus- Magbual. DiGiovanni reminded everyone about the upcoming Lunar New Year event happening on February 28' at City Hall with the Daly City Chinese Youth.
Councilmember Daus-Magbual expressed gratitude to all the departments, City Manager Piccolotti, City Attorney Zimmerman, and all the staff who worked together to handle the fence removal at Thornton Beach with great precision. He also acknowledged the residents, Mayor Sylvester, and Councilmember Manalo for their involvement.
Councilmember Manalo wished a happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate the holiday, proclaiming 2026 the Year of the Fire Horse and acknowledging the communities in Asian countries who celebrate over the 15-day festivity. Manalo reported attendance at the following events: the California Cities API Caucus Retreat to discuss the year's agenda and signature programs; the removal of the fence blocking Thornton Beach access, along with Mayor Sylvester and wife Nida, Supervisor Canepa, Councilmember Daus-Magbual, City Manager Piccolotti, City Attorney Zimmerman, and residents, giving kudos to everyone involved; San Francisco State University's Day of Remembrance to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the internment of Japanese Americans (Executive Order 9066), to honor the 19 Japanese American students forced into incarceration camps, and to serve as a reminder of the dark history of racial injustice, attended with the founders of the Third World Liberation Front, including Honorable Ron Quidachay, the first Filipino American Judge in the Superior Court (SF); the South San Francisco Kaiser Panel, congratulating the nurses for receiving the Magnet gold standard which recognizes nursing excellence; the Black History Month event with her daughter, to celebrate in music and dance, acknowledging the wonderful choir and lyricist and rapper from the community; a dinner honoring House Speaker Pelosi for her last term in Congress; and the Café 86 ribbon-cutting event with her family, congratulating the owner and noting the resilience of businesses. Manalo acknowledged the pinning ceremony for Pastor Grussi of Gateway Church, recognizing Grussi as a wonderful community leader and acknowledging Chief Christensen. Manalo announced the upcoming 3d annual Lunar New Year event, happening on February 28"h from 10-12 P.M., as an opportunity for the community to celebrate together.
Vice Mayor Proaño acknowledged the Black History Month celebration, recognizing Director Brown, Recreation staff member Opal Fuller, and various City departments for their efforts. Proaño invited Chief Christensen to share a few words about the ceremony for Pastor Grussi.
Chief Christensen spoke about meeting with Gateway Church and Pastor Grussi to explore the benefits of a chaplaincy program for both the department and the community. The Chief also spoke about the pinning ceremony for Pastor Grussi, which was attended by Grussi's extended family and members of the congregation.
Councilmember DiGiovanni acknowledged City Attorney Zimmerman, Acting Director Van Lonkhuysen, the Code Enforcement Division, City Manager Piccolotti, Director Chiu, and the Fire and Police Departments for working together on the removal of the fence at Thornton Beach. 6 CITY OF DALY CITY
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Mayor Sylvester reported attendance at the following events: the Black History Month event, recognizing Denise Brown and Opal Fuller of the Recreation Department, the entertainment, and the food; the removal of the fence at Thornton Beach, acknowledging City Manager Piccolotti, Supervisor Canepa and City Attorney Zimmerman; the ceremony for the new Chaplain at Gateway Church, acknowledging the Police Department and noting the enthusiasm of the parishioners; and the Burmese Food Festival at Westlake.
Councilmember Manalo also attended the Hollywood Lunar New Year Event celebration, alongside Mayor Sylvester, South San Francisco Councilmember Nicolas, and Union City Vice Mayor Wang.
Staff
City Manager Piccolotti described the invitation to Chaplain Grussi's badge pinning as an honor and acknowledged Chief Christensen and Mayor Sylvester for their involvement. Piccolotti highlighted the team effort that went into restoring access to Thornton Beach, recognizing the coordinated efforts of City Attorney Zimmerman, Code Enforcement Officer Santiago, Director Sakkal and Director Cosgrove.
Piccolotti announced that the third annual Lunar New Year event will be held in the rotunda and courtyard of City Hall.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 9:50 P.M. in memory of Jesse Louis Jackson.
Approved as submitted, this _ 9th K. metle ripena
City Clerk
day of March 2026
Glenn R. Sylvester
Mayor