CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 8, 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 7:04 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
Mayor Sylvester announced that Councilmember Manalo was participating in the meeting remotely pursuant to AB 2449 due to emergency circumstances.
It was moved by Councilmember Daus-Magbual, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried by unanimous roll call vote for Councilmember Manalo to participate in the meeting remotely.
PRESENTATIONS:
2nd Annual Earth Day Bookmark Contest Winners
(Sanya Singhal, Melissa King, and Sam Talarigo (Republic Services) Councilmember Manalo joined the meeting in person at 7:22 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of May 11, 2026
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried to approve the minutes of May 11, 2026. Councilmember Daus-Magbual abstained from voting due to his absence at that meeting.
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 Daus-Magbual and carried to approve the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the consent agenda with the exception of items 8, 10, and 12, which were pulled for further discussion.
Resolutions:
Call for Daly City Municipal Election on November 3, 2026 Consolidation with San Mateo County in the Statewide General Election and Request for Specified Election Services in Accordance with the Election Code of the State of California
Resolution 26-100, Requesting the County Clerk of San Mateo County to Render Specified Election Services in Accordance with the Election Code of the State of California (Consolidation of General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election of November 3, 2026) Authorize the City Manager to Execute Construction Contract for Storm Drain Pipe Repairs Resolution 26-101, Authorizing Execution of Construction Contract with SAK Construction LLC for Storm Drain Pipe Repairs
Set Time and Place of Public Hearing - Proposed Increases and Updates to the Parking Violation Fines Schedule (Set Time: 6/22/26)
Resolution 26-102, Setting Time and Place of Public Hearing Re: Amending the Parking Violations Fines Schedule
Approve the FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Application Resolution 26-103, Accepting Grant from the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to Implement a Law Enforcement Therapy Dog Program Re-Appoint of Daly City Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee (DC-BPAC) Members Director of Public Works Richard Chiu provided the staff report recommending the reappointment of the current members of the advisory committee to a two-year term. The Council expressed their gratitude to the members of DC-BPAC - Rachel Goodman, Henry Martinez, Natasha Opfell, and Alan Uy, for their dedication and efforts on the committee.
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Mayor Sylvester and carried by voice vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-104, Appointing Daly City Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee Members 2 CITY OF DALY CITY
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Appropriate Funds and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Service Agreement with Swinerton Management & Consulting for Construction Management and Construction Inspection Staff Augmentation Services
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Augmentation
Accept and Appropriate Fiscal Year 2027 Mid-Cycle Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget Adjustments
Assistant City Manager Tim Nevin provided the staff report for the proposed budget adjustments.
Nevin addressed questions regarding the locker additions at Serramonte Library, while Public Works Director Richard Chiu addressed questions on how the City utilizes funding from the gas tax.
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried by voice vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-106, Accepting and Appropriating Fiscal Year 2027 Mid-Cycle Operating Capital Improvement Program Budget Adjustments
Adopt a Teleconference Disruption Policy Pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 707 and Government Code Section 54953.05
Resolution 26-107, Adopting a Teleconference Disruption Policy Pursuant to Senate Bill 707 and Government Code Section 54953.05
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Police Department's Axon Agreement to Include Their Automated License Plate Reader Cameras Chief of Police Cameron Christensen provided the staff report and addressed questions regarding:
the department's license plate reader system, the financing for the cameras, how the system can assist with illegal dumping in the City, and whether the data gathered by the system is shared with federal agencies.
Mayor Sylvester requested that a report on the Police Department's Organized Retail Theft program and how the program's grant funding has been utilized be agendized.
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Mayor Sylvester and carried by voice vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-108, Authorizing Execution of Amendment to the Police Department's Axon Agreement to Include Automated License Plate Reader Cameras.
Check Registers:
Check Registers for the Month of April 2026
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing - Notice of Lien and Special Assessment to Rental Property Director Nevin provided the staff report for the past due business license rental property taxes.
Nevin responded to questions about what percentage of property taxes collected the City actually receives.
Mayor Sylvester opened the hearing. There were no speakers.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried to close the hearing.
It was moved by Mayor Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-109, Approving Notice of Lien and Special Assessment to Rental Property Public Hearing on Proposed Turnkey Design-Build Energy Efficiency Improvements to City-Owned Facilities and Associated Financing Agreement
Assistant Director of Public Works Jeffrey Fornesi provided the staff report and addressed questions regarding cost savings to the City from these types of improvements and whether maintenance is covered in the terms of the agreement. Gabe Johnson, Syserco Energy Solutions, Inc., addressed questions on the cost savings to Daly City from using the proposed technology.
Mayor Sylvester opened the public hearing. There were no speakers.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to close the hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-110, Authorizing Award Turnkey Design-Build Energy Efficiency Improvements to City-Owned Facilities and Associated Financing Agreement RESOLUTIONS:
Accept and Receive the Report Regarding Implementation of the City's Existing Utility Users Tax (UUT) as it Applies to Video Programming Services Delivered Through Internet Protocol-Based Technologies, Including Streaming Services
Director Nevin presented the staff report on applying the City's UUT to video streaming services.
According to Nevin, the implementation will include provider notification, registration, and compliance procedures. Staff addressed questions regarding other municipalities that have implemented the UUT for streaming services, how the implementation will affect enforcement of the UUT, and whether the UUT will appear on the bill.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Proaño, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
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Resolution 26-111, Accepting and Receiving the Report Regarding Implementation of the City's Existing Utility Users Tax as it applies to Video Programming Services ORDINANCES:
Second Reading, Ordinance No.1492, Adding Chapter 2.34 and Amending Sections of Title 2 of the Municipal Code Re: Boards and Commissions
It was moved by Mayor Sylvester, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the ordinance.
Ordinance 1492, Adding Chapter 2.34 and Repealing and Replacing Sections of Title 2 of the Municipal Code Re: Boards and Commissions
Mayor Sylvester acknowledged VM, CA, CM and staff for their efforts on this item to give commissioners and boards the tools and. He acknowledged Councilmember Daus-Magbual for first APPOINTMENTS:
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni to appoint Florence Monzasch to the Arts and Culture Commission. DiGiovanni noted there is an expired position on the commission and that she has not received a response from the current commissioner. City Manager Piccolotti mentioned that the current commissioner has been out of the country for some time. The motion to appoint Florence Monzasch was seconded by Mayor Sylvester and carried by voice vote.
It was moved by Councilmember Daus-Magbual, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried to reappoint Nate Ortiz to the Recreation Commission and Perla Ibarrientos to the Personnel Board.
REPORTS:
Council Committee
Parking Violations and Fines (Proaño/Sylvester)
Public Libraries (Proaño/Manalo)
Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) (Daus-Magbual)
City Council
Vice Mayor Proaño attended the following events: the 4* annual Children's Day celebration, highlighting the entertainment, food, and the children's excitement, alongside Mayor Sylvester and Councilmember Manalo's children, and Councilmember DiGiovanni; the Progress Pride Flag-raising event; and the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the dog park at Gellert Park alongside Mayor Sylvester, Councilmember Manalo, City Manager Piccolotti, City Attorney Zimmerman, Assistant to the City Manager Ramos, Director Sakkal, Director Brown, and Chief Christensen, and acknowledging Paw Patch Pastries for providing dog treats.
Councilmember Manalo attended the following events: the ribbon-cutting for the new dog park, giving kudos to Mayor Sylvester for his leadership; the Jefferson Adult School Graduation with Mayor Sylvester and Vice Mayor Proaño, recognizing the graduates for their obtaining their GEDs; the event at Seafood City for AANHPI Heritage Month held by Manalo, thanking the One Myanmar Burmese cultural 5 CITY OF DALY CITY
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dancers as well as the Sagayan dancers representing the people of Mindanao for their participation in the event, sending prayers to the those affected by the earthquake in the Philippines; the festivities showcasing the West Coast Lion Dance Troupe with Tony and his whole group; FALEO's 15" annual scholarship celebration with Mayor Sylvester; the Progress Pride Flag-raising to show that everyone is welcome in Daly City, thanking City Manager Piccolotti for creating space for formal City events; the Oceans Band's anniversary; San Mateo County Leadership's 2026 CORPS graduation ceremony, acknowledging the program for receiving Nonprofit of the Year; the Pista Sa Nayon's 40* anniversary festival in Vallejo to celebrate the Philippines Independence Day thanking Vice Mayor Matulac for the invitation; Children's Day, thanking Mayor Sylvester for acknowledging Manalo's children for representing her at the event; the San Mateo County Fair for the first Family Pride Day Parade inside the County Center around the fairgrounds; the 175th anniversary of St. Patrick's Church (South of Market), where Manalo represented Mayor Lurie with a proclamation to the church; the SACC Goes to Broadway event with St. Augustine's Children's Choir featuring Daly City youth; the Philippines Baseball Group's celebrity hitter event with Manalo, Nump, Ginger Conejero, Franco Finn, Al Perez and Gayle Romasanta; the Myanmar Thingyan Festival in Hayward featuring performances from One Myanmar, alongside Mayor Sylvester. Manalo requested the City to review its affordable housing and BMR policy regarding the local preference as a way to have priority for Daly City residents to affordable housing, and to provide stability to families.
Councilmember Daus-Magbual attended the 35th anniversary gala of Westlake School of Performing Arts (WSPA), where he presented the members with commendations, thanking the school for mentoring his daughter and countless youth, and recognizing Ms. Malu, Pat, Nikiya, and the entire WSPA crew. Dr. Daus-Magbual announced upcoming City events: the Bayanihan Kamayan Feast on June 13" at the Pacelli Center (5:00-8:30 PM); the Philippine Flag-raising on June 16* at City Hall (11:00 AM), and Foggy Con on June 20th at Pacelli Center (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
Councilmember DiGiovanni attended the Children's Day event, featuring artists and food, acknowledging Director Brown, Recreation staff, Library staff, and the Chinese Youth Committee for all their work. Assistant to the City Manager Leilani Ramos addressed inquiries about the sponsors for the event, which included Spicy House of Daly City and Sweet Delights of San Francisco.
Mayor Sylvester attended the following events: the ribbon-cutting for the new dog park in Daly City, noting highlights at the event; the Shine Event at Gellert Park, acknowledging the video crew from the Recreation Department for their work during City events; the Jefferson Adult School graduation acknowledging the graduates, attended with Vice Mayor Proaño and Councilmember Manalo; the Filipino- American Law Enforcement Officers Association (FALEO) scholarship event, recognizing the scholarship recipients, and where Sylvester was a founding member of the association; the Progress Pride Flag-raising event; and the ASIYA Havana High Tea Luncheon at Lake Merced Golf Course to support Shriner youth, along with Flor Nicolas of South San Francisco. Sylvester looked forward to the upcoming Foggy Con event.
Councilmember DiGiovanni noted the recent Gun Buyback event at El Camino High School, thanking Chief Christensen and the Police Officers for their participation in the event in collaboration with other agencies.
Staff
City Manager Piccolotti acknowledged Director of Library Services Anderson for the idea of implementing remote holds for the Daly City libraries. Piccolotti also thanked Vice Mayor Proaño for connecting staff with Principal Bershirs of the Jefferson Adult School, hoping to arrange meetings between Bershirs, Director Cosgrove and himself.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 9:47 P.M. in memory of Nory Ventura, Feliciano "Fecing" Garcia, and the victims who perished in the earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines.
Approved as submitted, this 22md A Inmate Hiona
City Clerk
day of June 2026
Glenn R. Sylvester
Mayor
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