CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 27, 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 7:02 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) )hlone (O-lon-ee) peoples. We recognize their enduring connection to this region and honor their history ulture, 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:
DCPLA Grant to the Daly City Public Library
(Sanya Singhal, Director, Daly City Public Library Associates) Daly City Childcare and Community Event Center
(Ava Farab, Dorman & Associates)
Councilmember Manalo stressed that childcare is essential for the economic success of the City's communities, calling Head Start programs crucial, and was thankful that staff explored City-owned land for affordable childcare options. She recognized Dorman & Associates for their use of natural materials in their buildings and design, noting the firm's participation at the BUGS (Build Up Green Spaces) Summit.
Proclamation: California Cities Week April 19-25, 2026
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of April 13, 2026
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the minutes of April 13, 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:
contract negotiations with the City. Felipe Donaire thanked the Council for a good contract in their previous to manage living costs without holding second jobs. Katherine Mills called for improved COLA to help lower-paid workers and urged the Council to prioritize these workers' needs, so they can better care for the community. Charlie Chan called for recognition of code enforcement work and staff, noting the safety they provide for the community. Jessica Lee stressed the need for better compensation and incentives to retain skilled employees amid rising financial pressures. Anthony Walters announced that AFSCME is close to a tentative agreement with the City and requested an increase in economic authority for wage increases with a COLA that other employee groups have agreed to. Anthony noted the need to address the affordability crisis, particularly for low-income employees.
Felipe Donaire, President of Local 829 Joshua Rees, Library staff member Katherine Mill, Library staff member Charles Chan, Building staff member Jessica Lee, Library staff member Anthony Walters, Union Representative CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the consent agenda, with the exception of items #11 and 14, which were pulled for further discussion.
Communications:
Accept QTR 1 Investment Report
Resolutions:
Authorize City Manager to Modify the Renewal of Agreement with CDW-G for Software Resolution 26-60, Authorizing City Manager To Modify The Renewal Of Agreement Between The City Of Daly City And CDW-G For Microsoft Software Products Set Time and Place for Public Hearing on Proposed Turnkey Design-Build Energy Services Agreement (Set Time: 5/11/26)
Resolution 26-61, Setting Time And Place Of Hearing Re: Proposed Turnkey Design Build Energy Services Agreement (Hearing Date: May 11, 2026, Time: 7:00 P.M.) Authorize the City Manager to Approve a Purchase Agreement with National Auto Fleet Group for an Asphalt Crew Support Truck Body
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Resolution 26-62, Approving A Purchase Agreement With National Auto Fleet Group For An Asphalt Crew Support Truck Body
Set Time and Place of the Public Hearing for Daly City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program Regulatory Fee (Set Time: 5/11/26)
Resolution 26-63, Setting Time And Place Of Public Hearing Re: Maintaining Adopted Regulatory Fees Necessary To Fund Local Specific Program Activities Mandated Under The Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit And Requesting San Mateo County To Collect Such Fees (Hearing Date: May 11, 2026, Time: 7:00 P.M.)
Accept and Appropriate a $1,059,658 Grant from Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) Director of Public Works Richard Chiu provided a staff report recommending appropriation of a grant to purchase an EV ARC charging system, a Pair Tree Pop-Up Solar Canopy, and use remaining funds to offset costs for upcoming solar projects. Chiu addressed inquiries regarding the compatibility of the charger with NACS, the vendor selection process, charging speeds, the location(s) of EV charging stations, the costs associated with using a charging station, and whether these stations would generate revenue.
It was moved by Councilmember Daus-Magbual, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried by voice vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-64, Accepting And Appropriating $A $1,059,658 One-Time Grant From Peninsula Clean Energy For The Citywide Clean Energy Project
Support an Application for Transportation Development Act Article 3 Grant Funds and Local Match for the John Daly Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Improvements Project Resolution 26-65, Supporting An Application For Transportation Development Act Article Grant Funds And Local Match For The John Daly Boulevard Pedestrian And Bicycle Facility Improvements Project
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement Between the County of San Mateo and the Cities for Animal Control Services for a Three-Year Term Beginning July 1, 2026
Resolution 26-66, Authorizing Execution Of Amendment To The Agreement Between The County Of San Mateo And The Cities For Animal Control Services Authorize the City Manager to Execute all Master Agreements, Program Supplemental Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements, Fund Transfer Agreements and Any Amendments Thereto with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Director Chiu provided the staff report to authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Caltrans. Chiu addressed questions on whether there is a dollar threshold on these agreements, the current process for agreements with Caltrans, the person(s) currently responsible for executing these agreements, and whether there is a timeline associated with the item.
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried by voice vote to adopt the resolution.
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Resolution 26-67, Authorizing The City Manager To Execute All Master Agreements, Program Supplemental Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements, Fund Transfer Agreements And Any Amendments Thereto With California Departments Of Transportation Accept and Appropriate a $12,500 Grant from the Daly City Public Library Associates Resolution 26-68, Accepting And Appropriating Grant From The Daly City Public Library Associates
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with Hilldale School for Public Infrastructure Improvements
Resolution 26-69, Authorizing Execution Of A Cost Sharing Agreement With Hilldale School For Public Infrastructure Improvements
Authorize City Manager to Execute the Cover Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation for Public Infrastructure Improvements Resolution 26-70, Authorizing Execution Of The Cover Agreement With The State Of California Department Of Transportation
Set Time and Place for Public Hearing - Introduction of Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.34 and Amending Various Chapters Related to Boards and Commissions (Set Time: 5/11/26) Resolution 26-71, Setting Time And Place Of Public Hearing Introducing Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.34 And Amending Various Chapters To The Daly City Municipal Code Re: Boards And Commissions (Hearing Date: May 11, 2026, Time: 7:00 P.M.) Set Time and Place of Public Hearing to Adopt the Five-Year Update to the Urban Water Management Plan and the Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Set Time: 5/26/26) Resolution 26-72, Setting Time And Place Of Hearing Re: Adopting The Five-Year Update To The Urban Water Management Plan And The Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Hearing Date: May 26, 2026 Time: 7:00 P.M.)
Adopt Resolution to Approve Continuing Employee Contributions to the IAFF Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan Following Promotion
Resolution 26-73, To Approve Continuing Employee Contributions To The IAFF Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan Following Promotion Effective June 2026 Approve Police Department Support Dog Program Coordinator Position Resolution 26-74, Approving Addition Of A Support Dog Program Coordinator Position To The Police Department
Check Registers
Check Registers for the Month of March 2026
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Adopt City's HUD Consolidated One-Year Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Housing Manager Lenelle Suliguin provided the staff report to approve the draft One-Year Action Plan and request approval of the CDBG and HOME funding allocation recommendations; it also outlined the priorities of the City's Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Suliguin addressed questions about how the funding allocations for the various organizations are determined.
Mayor Sylvester opened the public hearing.
Timothy Russell, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, thanked the Council for their support of small businesses and economic development over the years. Timothy also thanked the staff for fostering a healthy relationship and for their guidance that enables Renaissance to effectively support residents and small businesses.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried to close the hearing.
Suliguin recognized Community Development Specialist Ann Cooney for her efforts on the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-75, Approving The City's One-Year Action Plan For Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2027)
Introduce an Ordinance Adding Chapter 15.09 to the Daly City Municipal Code Establishing Construction Hours on Private Property
Michael Van Lonkhuysen, Acting Director of Economic and Community Development, provided the staff report that included amendments proposed by the Council regarding construction hours. Following developers of 99 Southgate and Point Martin to discuss the proposed construction hours.
It was moved by Mayor Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried for the City Attorney to read the ordinance by title only.
Mayor Sylvester introduced the ordinance.
Ordinance 1491, Adding Chapter 15.09 To The Municipal Code Re: Establishing Construction Hours On Private Property
APPOINTMENTS:
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Mayor Sylvester and carried to appoint Vennie Acebedo to the Personnel Commission.
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It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried to reappoint Rachel Goodman to the Library Board of Trustees.
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Mayor Sylvester and carried to reappoint Teresa Faapuaa to the Planning Commission.
Councilmember DiGiovanni informed the Council that she plans to address the remaining vacancies in her appointments at the next City Council meeting.
Mayor Sylvester reminded the Council to review any upcoming commission term expirations and noted the forthcoming protocol regarding commissions and boards.
REPORTS:
City Council
Councilmember Manalo reported attendance at the following events: the Astrana Health Northern California event which focused on the physicians in the community, attended alongside Mayor Sylvester and Supervisor Canepa; Progress Seminar, where various community stakeholder groups intersect, acknowledging the County Board Presidents including Noelia Corzo, Rafael Mandelman and Otto Lee for their participation in sharing best practices from their counties, and acknowledging Police Chief Christensen for mindfulness in sharing the City's data; the LifeMoves Luncheon to support housing and support services, highlighting their Daly City location; the Council of Cities meeting which showcased environmental projects, attended with daughter Juselle and Mayor Sylvester; the Daly City Colma Chamber of Commerce scholarship ceremony, congratulating Dr. Daus-Magbual, wife Arlene and their daughter Amianan, who received a scholarship; the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, alongside Vice Mayor Proaño and Councilmember DiGiovanni, thanking City staff, Director Brown and Recreation staff for their efforts in recognizing the senior volunteers; and a tour of the Real-Time Information Center (RTIC), thanking Chief Christensen and the RTIC staff for sharing the center, approved through Measure Q, which helps keep officers and the public safe, highlighting how Daly City has the largest RTIC for a city of its size. Manalo also announced that she would be joining various organizations, municipalities, and the County in Sacramento for VLF funding advocacy on April 28th 1 : Vice Mayor Proaño reported attendance at the following events: the Colma Daly City Chamber of Commerce's Access to Higher Education scholarship ceremony, acknowledging Mayor Sylvester for speaking and presenting the certificates, the youth who received awards including Amianan, and noting the participation of City Manager Piccolotti, Chief Christensen, Assistant City Manager Nevin, and the 42 students who received scholarships; and the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon with community seniors, acknowledging Recreation staff member Opal Fuller, City Manager Piccolotti, Assistant City Manager Nevin, Chief Christensen, Police and Fire staff, and the senior volunteers for their participation.
Councilmember DiGiovanni reported attendance at the Senior Appreciation Lunch, noting that some attendees have volunteered for 33 years, and acknowledged Assistant City Manager Nevin, Directors Brown, Cosgrove and Anderson, City Attorney Zimmerman, City Manager Piccolotti, and Police and Fire staff for serving the volunteers at the Doelger Senior Center. DiGiovanni congratulated the youth who received scholarships from the Daly City Colma Chamber of Commerce. 6 CITY OF DALY CITY
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Councilmember Daus-Magbual reported attendance at various events including: the JUHSD Ethnic Studies Summit at SF State by the REACH ARC Program funded by the AANAPISI Grant, where Dr. Rod held a workshop titled "Learning, Building and Engaging," quoting the late Dr. Dawn Mabalon, and acknowledging his daughter for serving as the keynote speaker to address what it means to be civically engaged; Progress Seminar attended alongside Mayor Sylvester and Councilmember Manalo, highlighting sessions focused on issues such as the transit crisis, housing, Al, child care and engagement for the youth; the 21" anniversary of the Kababayan Learning Community's Filipino Cultural Night at Skyline College, congratulating the faculty and students; and the Daly City Colma Chamber of Commerce scholarship ceremony, thanking the Chamber for serving the youth, and acknowledging representative Nick as well as his daughter, who was honored.
Mayor Sylvester reported attendance at the following events: Progress Seminar, participating in sessions in the area of Al and the ballot measure regarding the transit crisis; the Council of Cities meeting, reporting on the City of Belmont's archaeological discovery during a construction project and the subsequent mitigation efforts; and a tour of the Police Department's RTIC, acknowledging its benefits for police investigations and public safety, and recognizing Chief Christensen, City Manager Piccolotti, the City Council, and staff for moving forward with the technology. The Mayor recognized the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon and expressed regret for being unable to attend due to scheduling.
Councilmember Manalo shared information about regional committee OneShoreline, which addresses climate change and sea level rise. Manalo also reported having a conversation with leadership at Progress Seminar regarding concerns that Daly City was not included on the SF Peninsula map and advocated for its inclusion.
Staff
Assistant to the City Manager Leilani Ramos provided an update on staff discussions with SF Peninsula to advocate for Daly City's inclusion on the SF Peninsula map, acknowledging Councilmember Manalo for making the connection.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 10:21 P.M. in memory of Josefina Salcedo Reichard, Nancy Magee, Lyle Prijoles, Kai Dana Rene Sorem, Alyssa Alano, RJ Ledesma and the victims of the Toboso massacre.
Approved as submitted, this 11th I Ammette stipena
City Clerk
day of May 2026
Glenn R. Sylvester
Mayor
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