CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 13, 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 7:25 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: Human Trafficking Ongoing Awareness and Prevention Month (Tali Makstman, St. Ignatius College Preparatory, accepted on behalf of herself and for Antonia Lavine, San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking)
Proclamation: Fair Housing Month
(Laura Diaz, Project Sentinel Fair Housing)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of March 23, 2026
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried to approve the minutes of March 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 Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried to approve the consent agenda, with the exception of items #6, 7 and 9, which were pulled for further discussion.
Resolutions:
Authorize Agreement with the County of San Mateo for Warrants Records Processing Services for the Police Department for FY 2026/27
Resolution 26-51, Authorizing Agreement With The County Of San Mateo Sheriff's Office Criminal Records Bureau To Manage Warrant Records Processing Services For The Police Department Appropriate Grant Funds from the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Funding Agreement for the Fiber Splicing and Fiber Cable Termination of the Smart Corridor Project Director of Public Works Richard Chiu provided a staff report for the project, including the appropriation of $672,500 in grant funds from C/CAG, which will fully fund the project.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by voice vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-52, Authorizing Amendment No. 1 To The Funding Agreement With The City/County Association Of Governments Of San Mateo County For The Fiber Splicing And Fiber Cable Termination Of The Smart Corridor Project
Amend Traffic Regulations to: (1) Install stop signs on Washington Street at Edgeworth Avenue (TSR 23/36); and (2) Install No Parking zones on Lakeshire Drive, under the Highway 1 overpass (TSR 26/37)
Director Chiu provided a staff report to amend the City's traffic regulations in response to two requests: 1) improving site distance at an intersection and 2) addressing complaints about illegal dumping under Highway 1. Chiu addressed questions regarding the decision to establish no parking zones on Lakeshire Drive and whether the City is considering the use of solar Al cameras instead of traditional surveillance to monitor illegal dumping.
Councilmember Manalo thanked City Manager Piccolotti for addressing the concerns she raised regarding the Washington and Edgeworth intersection and the proposed traffic regulations aimed to improve the situation. A business owner at the medical facility located at the intersection also brought the traffic issue to Manalo's attention.
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It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried by voice vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-53, Establishing Traffic Regulations
Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Purchase Agreement with Peterson Caterpillar for Two CAT 420 07A Backhoe Loaders
Resolution 26-54, Approving A Purchase Agreement With National Peterson Caterpillar For Two CAT 420 07A Backhoe Loaders
Approve a Purchase Agreement with GBL, Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. for Predator Series by GridShift Solutions Solar Streetlights and Poles
Director Chiu provided the staff report recommending the replacement of 49 series-circuit streetlights within RO 460 with solar streetlights and poles. Chiu addressed the following questions:
potential cost savings from PG&E, concerns about street lighting in foggy conditions, the number of blocks impacted by the conversion, the project timeline, and plans for converting street lighting in other zones.
Representatives from GBL and Gridshift addressed questions regarding lumen output of the proposed lights, procedures for dimming the lights and the controller's ability to make adjustments, inspections and maintenance, the lifespan of the streetlights, testing of the lights during inclement weather, consideration of higher lumen outputs, comparison between parallel circuits and solar systems, the size of the solar panels, and the controller's capability to adjust setting to preserve battery life.
City Manager Piccolotti updated the Council about the lighting technology currently in use at the water and wastewater plant, which was based on information shared by Mayor Sylvester from a conference It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried by voice vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-55, Approving A Purchase Agreement with GBL Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. For Predator Series By GridShift Solutions Solar Streetlights And Poles Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement for Design Services of the John Daly Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Improvements Project Resolution 26-56, Authorizing Execution Of A Professional Services Agreement For Design Services Of The John Daly Boulevard Pedestrian And Bicycle Facility Improvements Project With BKF Engineers
Accept Notice of Completion for the Fire Station 95 Fuel Tank Replacement Project Resolution 26-57, Accepting Completion Of Certain Project In The Department Of Public Works (Fire Station 95 Fuel Tank Replacement Project)
Accept and Appropriate Grant Funding from CalRecycle for the Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program
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Resolution 26-58, Accepting And Appropriating Grant Funding From The California Department Of Resources Recycling And Recovery
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Proposed Increases and Updates to the Daly City Master Fee Schedule Tim Nevin, Assistant City Manager and Interim Director of Finance and Administrative Services, provided a staff report with recommendations for the Master Fee Schedule made by the Finance staff with input from department heads. Nevin responded to questions regarding updates to the City's parking meters.
Mayor Sylvester opened the public hearing. There were no speakers.
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried to close the hearing.
It was moved by Mayor Sylvester, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-59, Approving Proposed Increase And Updates To The Daly City Master Fee Schedule
ORDINANCES:
Second Reading, Ordinance No.1489, Amending Chapter 17 of the Daly City Municipal Code Re: Zoning Ordinance Updates
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the ordinance.
Ordinance 1489, Amending Chapter 17 Of The Municipal Code Re: Zoning Ordinance Updates Second Reading, Ordinance No. 1490, Adding Chapter 17.62 to the Daly City Municipal Code Re: Commercial Cannabis Non-Retail Combining District and Rezoning Parcels It was moved by Councilmember Daus-Magbual, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried by the following roll call vote to adopt the ordinance.
Ayes: Daus-Magbual, Manalo, Proaño, Sylvester
Noes: DiGiovanni
Ordinance 1490, Adding Chapter 17.62 To The Daly City Municipal Code Re: -CCNR Commercial Cannabis Non-Retail Combining District And Rezoning Existing Parcels Located At Mission Street Between Crocker Avenue And Templeton Avenue, Geneva Avenue Between Talbert Street And Bayshore Boulevard, Geneva Avenue Between Castillo Street And Calgary Street To -CCNR Commercial Cannabis Non-Retail Combining District
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APPOINTMENTS:
Councilmember DiGiovanni announced that her appointments are forthcoming.
It was moved by Mayor Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried by voice vote to appoint Mark Estrada to the Recreation Commission.
REPORTS:
Council Committee
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) (Daus-Magbual)
SFO Community Roundtable (Daus-Magbual)
City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) (Manalo) International Council of Shopping Centers (Proaño)
Illegal Dumping (Sylvester/ Proaño)
Daly City Public Libraries (Proaño /Manalo)
San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District (Sylvester) The Housing Endowment and Regional Trust (HEART) (Sylvester) San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) (Sylvester) Bayshore Revitalization (Sylvester/Manalo)
City Council
Vice Mayor Proaño attended a meeting in the City of Colma to present Ed Lee from Lucky Chances a certificate on behalf of Daly City.
Councilmember Daus-Magbual shared that he spoke at Career Day at his son's school, Fernando Rivera Intermediate, thanking Mr. Zhou, the teachers, and staff from the Police and Water and Wastewater Departments for their participation. Dr. Daus-Magbual also reported on delivering the keynote at the Filipinx Law Students Association's graduation ceremony at UC Davis, recognizing the sacrifices by some of the graduates who had traveled from other states to study there.
Councilmember Manalo reported attendance at several events: the State of the Cow Palace to hear about increased usage of the event center, acknowledging Director Allison, congratulating Al Perez for becoming the first Asian and Filipino Board Chair, and thanking the Daly City Police Department for their work during large events; a meeting for the Dr. José Rizal project at the Serramonte Library, acknowledging staff for meeting with the Committee; a meeting with the Building Trades of San Mateo County and other elected officials at Skyline College to highlight the importance of providing career opportunities within the trades for the youth; the Spring Fun Day event for the youth, congratulating Director Brown and her team in the Recreation Department, attended alongside Mayor Sylvester and Supervisor Canepa; a conference with San Mateo County leaders in Redwood City to protect essential services related to VLF Funding along with 200 people, including Assistant City Manager Nevin, Director Cosgrove, Battalion Chief Gracia, and representatives from Police and Fire; the FIFA World Cup trophy tour at San Francisco's City Hall, attended with her son Ethyn; the Steeped in Power event for women empowerment by San Francisco indie label Empire, recognizing their president, Tina Davis, artist Inayah, and the women in leadership at Empire; an event hosted by the Asian Pacific American Leadership Foundation, where Manalo was honored for her civic leadership and public service; and Career Day at Jefferson High School alongside Supervisor Canepa, where both gave a talk about the importance of public service, and thanked Shane Nichols, a member of the Career staff.
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Councilmember DiGiovanni reported attendance at the following events: Spring Fun Day, thanking the Recreation staff and the vendors, and acknowledging those who attended, including Mayor Sylvester, Councilmember Manalo, and Director Anderson; and the San Mateo County press conference for VLF Funding, acknowledging the great representation, and requesting promotion of their website at Serramonte.
DiGiovanni also requested reviewing regulations regarding ebikes and scooters in Daly City, citing recent incidents that resulted in injuries.
Mayor Sylvester reported attendance at Daly City's Spring Fun Day, where the Mayor distributed certificates, acknowledging City Manager Piccolotti, Supervisor Canepa, and the car clubs for their participation, and thanking the Recreation and Parks staff for their efforts on the event. Sylvester proposed adding an agenda-setting section to the Council meetings, allowing the Council to discuss various ideas while ensuring fairness and helping to direct staff. The Mayor noted the importance of the VLF funding but recommended further discussions about whether the City should request Serramonte Center to post information about the issue.
Councilmember Manalo reported on C/CAG discussing and voting on a pilot program for ebikes, including age and speed restrictions, as recommended by Assemblymember Papan. If approved at the state level, each municipality would have an opportunity to adopt the policy.
Vice Mayor Proaño reported on the Council attending the Council of Cities in Millbrae, noting Millbrae's new development project, which included housing for Veterans, a hotel, and restaurants.
Councilmember Manalo also noted Sam Trans's new headquarters, located at the Millbrae development.
Staff
City Manager Piccolotti addressed the Mayor's proposal for an agenda-setting section, informing the Council that staff will work with the City Attorney on this request. The City Manager also highlighted Director Cosgrove's upcoming birthday.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 10:16 P.M. in memory of Phyllis Rizzi.
Approved as submitted, this 27 th
City Clerk
day of April 2026
Glenn R. Sylvester
Mayor
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