CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 9, 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 7:00 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
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
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: Women's History Month
(Adrienne Tissier, Chair of the Women's Commission)
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE)
(Shawn Marshall, CEO, PCE)
Proclamation: Eating Disorders Awareness Week - February 23, 2026 through March 1, 2026 (Gabriella Makstman, Vice Chair of the Women's Commission) APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of February 23, 2026
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the minutes of February 23, 2026.
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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APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried to approve the agenda.
ORAL COMMENT:
Marjory Ruiz, a representative from PG&E, discussed the company's proposal to enhance safety and modernize the power grid, which includes undergrounding work and clean energy initiatives. Marjory also highlighted PG&E's Public Purpose Programs, which offer financial assistance, providing customers with discounts of up to 20%, and welcomed questions and concerns from the community.
Desi Danganan, Into the Streets, consisting of Plinth Agency, Make It Mariko, and Kapwa Kultural Center, addressed the Top of the Hill RFP issued in January, reporting that their coalition submitted an application that was not selected for the proposal. Desi requested transparency in the RFP process, specifically asking for a scorecard to explain why certain applicants were not chosen. Desi emphasized that their BIPOC-led consortium had submitted a competitive application, backed by 10 years of experience in the industry.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the consent agenda, with the exception of items # 7, 8, 10 and 11, which were pulled for further discussion.
Resolutions:
Approve Administrative Amendment to Paragraph 2.2 of the Peninsula Clean Energy Joint Powers Agreement Reflecting the Name Change of Peninsula Clean Energy Authority to WestLight Energy Resolution 26-35, Approving an Administrative Amendment to Paragraph 2.2 of the Peninsula Clean Energy Joint Powers Agreement Reflecting the Name Change of Peninsula Clean Energy to WestLight Energy
Consider Partnership with the Pilipino Bayanihan Resource Center (PBRC) for a Kamayan Feast Fundraiser event at the Pacelli Event Center
Director of Recreation Services Denise Brown provided the staff report on the proposed partnership with the PBRC and the consideration of waiving facility rental fees for the Kamayan Feast Fundraiser.
Mayor Sylvester acknowledged Tita Perla Ibarrientos and Marie Villarosa from the PBRC, who were present at the meeting. Marie and Tita Perla addressed questions about the Filipino tradition of kamayan It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-36, Approving Partnership with Pilipino Bayanihan Resource Center Kamayan Feast Fundraiser Event at the Pacelli Event Center
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Consider Partnership with Pacific Islands Together (P.I.T.) for Various Athletic Tournaments and Fundraising Opportunities
Director Denise Brown provided the staff report on the proposed partnership with P.I.T. and the onsideration of waiving facility rental fees for a variety of events, including pickleball tournaments, a to rive, a crab feed fundraiser, a Polynesian youth cultural competition, and basketball and volleyba tournaments. The Council acknowledged Colma Councilmember Gonzalez who was present and represents P.I.T. Brown addressed questions regarding the dates for the proposed events.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-37, Approving Partnership with Pacific Islands Together for Various Athletic Tournaments and Fundraising Opportunities
Set Time and Place of Public Hearing - Proposed Increases and Updates to the Master Fee Schedule (Set Time: 4/13/26)
Resolution 26-38, Setting Time and Place of Hearing Re: Proposed Increases and Updates to the Master Fee Schedule
Accept $20,000 Charitable Gift from the Margaret A. Zeiter Revocable Trust for the Doelger Senior Center
Director Brown provided the staff report to accept a charitable gift of $20,000 designated for programs and expenditures at Doelger Senior Center, and to authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-39, Accepting a $20,000 Charitable Gift from the Margaret A. Zeiter Revocable Trust for the Benefit of the Doelger Senior Center
Approve Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement for Construction Management and Inspection Services for Northern Cities Smart Corridor Expansion Project Director of Public Works Richard Chiu provided the staff report to amend the agreement with Zoon Engineering for the subject project. The amendment includes an additional amount of $125,730.95 for construction support and inspection services, bringing the total contract amount to $720,455.25.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Proaño, seconded by Councilmembers Manalo/DiGiovanni and carried to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-40, Authorizing Execution Of Amendment To The Professional Services Agreement With Zoon Engineering To Provide Construction Management And Inspection Services For The Northern Cities Smart Corridor Expansion Project
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Approve Notice of Completion for the Santa Barbara Ave. & Vista Grande Ave. Green Stormwater Infrastructure and Pedestrian Improvement Project
Resolution 26-41, Accepting Completion of Certain Project in the Department of Public Works (Santa Barbara Ave. & Vista Grande Ave. Green Stormwater Infrastructure and Pedestrian Improvement Project)
Authorize Interior Tank Remediation of Reservoir 6B
Resolution 26-42, Authorizing A Contract With Engineering Remediation Resources Group, Inc.
For Remediation Of The Interior Of Reservoir 6B
Ser Time le Capers 1.04, 1257, 10 Cond 741 Re Bancino Amend the Date Cry ining Design Review Approvals (Set Time: 3/23/26)
City Attorney Rose Zimmerman clarified that the Council would have an opportunity to propose amendments to the Conditions during the public hearing on March 23.
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Set Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 15.00 of the Daly City Municipal Code Re: Construction Hours (Set Time: 3/23/26) Resolution 26-44, Setting Time And Place Of Public Hearing For Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.00 Of The Daly City Municipal Code Re: Construction Hours On Private Property
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
AWARD OF BIDS/CONTRACTS:
Award of Contract for the Construction of the Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project to Shimmick Construction Company, Inc.
Director of Water and Wastewater Resources Joshua Cosgrove presented the staff report on a multi- benefit stormwater project designed to manage, treat and reuse stormwater in the Vista Grade Drainage Basin while also providing regional water quality, water supply, wastewater, environmental and recreational benefits. In February, the City received 3 bids, with Shimmick Construction Company submitting the lowest responsible bid of $179,850,000. Cosgrove outlined the construction timeline and the financing plan for the project. He also addressed questions about the tunnel excavation, the use of local labor by the selected company, and the lack of water flow in Lake Merced. Assistant City Manager/Interim Director of Finance Tim Nevin addressed questions regarding the financing amounts allocated for the project.
Sean Spreng from Delve Underground answered questions related to the tunnel excavation process, including whether geotechnical and seismic studies have been conducted on site, the materials used for the tunnel, whether debris from the tunnel excavation can be reused and recycled, and the tunnel's length. 4 CITY OF DALY CITY
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It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-45, Authorizing Execution Of Construction Contract With Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. For The Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project ORDINANCES:
Second Reading, Ordinance No.1488, Amending Chapter 8.16 of the Daly City Municipal Code Re:
Property Maintenance and Nuisance Abatement Recovery of Attorney's Fees It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the ordinance.
Ordinance 1488, Amending Chapter 8.16 of the Municipal Code Re: Property Maintenance and Nuisance Abatement
APPOINTMENTS:
Vice Mayor Proaño confirmed that Christina Luna will be sworn in as a member of the Library Board of Trustees during the board's meeting on March 17th at 6 P.M.
REPORTS:
Council Committee
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) (Daus-Magbual)
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory (Sylvester/ Proaño) Illegal Dumping Committee (Proaño)
City Council
Vice Mayor Proaño reported attendance at the several events: the Women's Commission meeting for the swearing-in of a new commissioner, joined by Mayor Sylvester and Councilmember Manalo; a celebration at the College of San Mateo honoring Councilmember Daus-Magbual's tenure as an Associate Professor at Skyline College, also attended by Councilmember Manalo; the birthday celebration for the Emperor of Japan, hosted by Consul General Kotaro Otsuki, with Mayor Sylvester, his wife Nida, and Councilmember Manalo; a workshop on building permits by the Daly City Planning Division and Daly City Colma Chamber of Commerce; the 26th anniversary of the Walkabout of Serramonte Shopping Center, thanking Director Brown for the event; the Daly City Host Lions Club's 85t anniversary celebration along with Councilmembers Manalo and DiGiovanni and Mayor Sylvester and his wife; the Daly City Lunar New Year Event; Bayshore Elementary's Read Across America event, where Proaño read Love You Forever, recognizing other participants who read to the children including Police Officers O'Shea and Briggs and Commissioner Marcelino; and Daly City Recreation Day, recognizing the various departments for their participation, along with Councilmember DiGiovanni. The Vice Mayor wished all the women, including all her colleagues, a happy Women's Day.
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Councilmember DiGiovanni reported attendance at the following events: the Bayshore Readathon; the Resource Fair, along with Vice Mayor Proaño; the Lunar New Year Event; and the Walkabout event, thanking Serramonte Center, the volunteers, Marie Villarosa, Denise Brown, and Romeo Benson for their work. DiGiovanni acknowledged International Women's Day as an important time to celebrate all women and emphasized the importance of listening to their voices.
Mayor Sylvester reported attendance at several events: the Lunar New Year event, thanking all the participants including the Council and Assemblyman Haney who presented the City with a proclamation; the monthly Mayors meeting in the City of San Bruno, which he attended with City Manager Piccolotti; the celebration for the Emperor of Japan featuring a traditional kagami biraki ceremony, along with Vice Mayor Proaño and Councilmember Manalo, and thanking City Manager Piccolotti and Assistant to the City Manager Ramos; and the Women's Commission meeting for the swearing-in of Commissioner Liezel Chan.
Councilmember Manalo reported attendance at several events: the County's Commission on the Status of Women meeting at the new JUHS facilities, alongside Vice Mayor Proaño; an event honoring Dr.
Daus-Magbual for his tenure at Skyline College, congratulating him on this accomplishment, joined by Vice Mayor Proaño; the birthday celebration for the Emperor of Japan, along with Mayor Sylvester, his wife, Vice Mayor Proaño and the new Consul General of Japan; the Lunar New Year Event alongside her daughter Juselle and Mayor Sylvester; the Oath of Office for Liezel Lucero Chan on the Women's Commission, thanking Mayor Sylvester and Vice Mayor Proaño for their participation; the 26" anniversary of the Walkabout at Serramonte Center; the Daly City Host Lions 85"h anniversary at Nick's Restaurant; the County's Community Development Committee meeting where the members reviewed funding options; and the County's Women's Hall of Fame event at Skyline, congratulating the recipients. Manalo acknowledged International Women's Day, during which Supervisor Canepa honored Commissioner Nancy Rodriguez as Woman of the Year, and Manalo and Commissioner Liezel Chan called for an end to domestic violence and violence against women. Manalo acknowledged the Readathon event at Bayshore as a joyous occasion. Manalo discussed the upcoming Top of the Hill Festival, noting that an RFP has been issued. Due to the festival's growing size, Manalo requested the opportunity for an ad hoc committee to discuss and review the RFP process, emphasizing transparency as good governance.
Councilmember DiGiovanni asked the City to respond to community feedback regarding the proposed road diet on Lake Merced Boulevard. This feedback included various questions and concerns about how the road diet would affect traffic in the area. the New York City Dance Alliance regional competition, expressing pride in the Westlake School of Performing Arts for competing and being honored with awards including Outstanding Dances and Outstanding Studio of the Year. Dr. Daus-Magbual announced upcoming events; a St. Patrick's Luncheon hosted by DCPLA on March 12"h at the Colma Community Center; the inaugural Irish flag-raising event at City Hall on March 13 from 11 AM to 12 PM; and the Boogie Down Brisbane free event, which celebrates culture and wellness through Hip-hop. The event will feature a lineup of Hip-hop performers, vendors, and food, and will also fundraise for the annual Rock the School Bells Hip-hop Conference at Skyline, Lyrical Opposition and Kapwa Kultural Center (Brisbane Community Park on March 21* (12 - 4 PM)).
Mayor Sylvester requested updates on the Top of the Hill Festival RFP process and the proposed road diet on Lake Merced Boulevard, and agendizing the items if there is additional information to be presented.
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Staff
Director Chiu addressed concerns regarding the Lake Merced road diet, which is related to a study and outreach being conducted by the department. According to Chiu, staff is gathering input about the area through a community survey.
City Manager Piccolotti provided updates regarding the Top of the Hill (TOTH) Festival RFPs, reporting that six responses have been received, and negotiations are currently underway with the top two proposals. Piccolotti informed the Council that this item can be agendized for the next Council meeting accompanied by a staff report detailing the scoring and RFP process once the process has completed Piccolotti indicated that the Council budgeted $200,000, which includes the cost of the Event Producer, for the TOTH Festival in response to the Council's inquiries. Piccolotti anticipated that a full report could be given on March 23, 2026 upon completion of negotiations and collaboration. Additionally, Piccolotti announced the following week's events, including the City of Daly City's birthday celebration and the State of the City address on Wednesday, March 18th, and the Women's Commission celebration on Thursday, March 19h.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 9:58 P.M. in memory of Diana Isabela Colvin and Edgar Beteta.
Approved as submitted, this 23rd Kimmette flipona
City Clerk
day of March 2026
Glenn R. Sylvester
Mayor