CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - CITY COUNCIL
JULY 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 7:18 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
Pamela DiGiovanni
Juslyn C. Manalo
Councilmembers Absent
Dr. Roderick Daus-Magbual
Staff Present
Thomas J. Piccolotti, City Manager
Rose Zimmerman, City Attorney
K. Annette Hipona, City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation: Parks & Recreation Month
(Christopher Joe, Video Technician, Department of Recreation Services) APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of June 22, 2026
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried to approve the minutes of June 22, 2026.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Mayor Sylvester and carried to approve the agenda.
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 Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item 9, which was pulled for further discussion.
Resolutions:
Accept and Appropriate Grant from County of San Mateo Aging and Disabilities Services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Congregate Nutrition Program
Resolution 26-120, Accepting And Appropriating A Grant From The County Of San Mateo Aging And Disabilities Services For Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Congregate Nutrition Program) Accept and Appropriate Grant from County of San Mateo Aging and Disabilities Services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Senior Center Activities
Resolution 26-121, Accepting And Appropriating Grant From The County Of San Mateo Aging And Disabilities Services For Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Senior Center Activities) Approve Position for a Real Time Intelligence Center Operator for the Police Department and Assignment of Real Time Intelligence Center Operator to Range U039 of the Miscellaneous/ Unrepresented Salary Schedule
Resolution 26-122, Approving Position For A Real Time Intelligence Center Operator For The Police Department And Assigning To Range U039 Of The Miscellaneous/Unrepresented Salary Schedule Accept Annual Report - Military Equipment Use for the Police Department Resolution 26-123, Approving The Annual Report For The Military Equipment In Use By The Daly City Police Department
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Professional Service Agreement with Zoon Engineering for the Westlake Slurry Seal Project
Resolution 26-124, Authorizing Execution Of Professional Services Agreement With Zoon Engineering For The Westlake Slurry Seal Project
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Daly City Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Project Joshua Cosgrove introduced himself as the Acting Director of Public Works. Acting City Engineer Shirley Chan provided the staff report and addressed submitted comments expressing concerns about the proposed amendment. Staff also responded to questions about how the amendment affects the original plan, the safety implications of reducing lanes on East Market, and whether the design has been presented to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (B/PAC).
Alan Uy urged the Council to reject the proposed amendment and requested that the original traffic safety improvements at East Market and Hillside be implemented as promised in the SRTS agreement, in line with the City's Vision Zero Policy. Alan noted the affected streets are part of the high-injury network 2 CITY OF DALY CITY
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and believed the amendment would water down critical safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists, stressing that safety should take priority over traffic flow.
Rebecca Truong shared her experience working as a crossing guard at the proposed intersection and supported the original plan for a lane reduction, calling it integral to safety improvements in the area.
Rebecca expressed the need to provide alternate, safe, and efficient routes to schools and supported the lane reduction to improve safety and visibility for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike.
The Council provided recommendations regarding the SRTS plan, which included providing opportunities for community engagement and input, a potential presentation of the item to the B/PAC, the possibility of adding flashing lights to the crosswalks and repainting them, and revisiting data results from the Stanford research project presented to Council. Staff addressed questions about the costs related to the proposed amendment, the purpose of a road diet, whether the City has employed road diets in the past, and information regarding high-injury networks.
It was moved by Councilmember Sylvester, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried to table the item until the first regular Council meeting of September, pending further discussion and community input.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 11 to the Service Agreement and Appropriate Funds for the Daly City Bayshore Shuttle
Resolution 26-125, Authorizing Execution Of Amendment No.11 To Service Agreement And Appropriate Funds For The Daly City Bayshore Shuttle
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Authorize the City Manager to Execute Agreement with Axon for Unmanned Aerial Systems Police Chief Cameron Christensen provided the staff report and addressed questions regarding the size of the proposed drones, their intended usage, whether they can be utilized during a fire, how the tool will be used by police officers, whether Axon shares their data with other agencies (such as for immigration purposes), privacy concerns, how Axon stores data, and alternatives to using drones in different scenarios.
Mayor Sylvester opened the hearing. There were no speakers.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Proaño, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried to close the hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-126, Authorizing Execution Of Agreement With Axon For Unmanned Aerial Systems For Use By The Police Department
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REPORTS:
Council Committee
Peninsula Clean Energy, rebranded as WestLight Energy (Proaño for Daus-Mabgual) Emergency Services Council of San Mateo County
→ Finance Committee Meeting (Sylvester)
City Council
Councilmember DiGiovanni attended the Musikang Kalipay performance by Boston-based Iskwelang Pilipino. DiGiovanni referred to a letter from Cow Palace representative Allison, regarding a preliminary presentation given to the Cow Palace Board by Global Stack, but noted that there is no move to have a data center at the Cow Palace. DiGiovanni relayed comments she received regarding the upcoming Magical Bridge playground at Hillside Park and concerns that there was no outreach to certain parts of the Hillside community to discuss issues of parking and alternate locations.
Vice Mayor Proaño attended the following events: the Musikang Kalipay touring play, noting the beautiful performances and music, thanking Assistant to the City Manager Ramos and crew for their efforts; the ribbon-cutting for Penelope's Coffee & Tea, highlighting their orange cake; the Daly City Colma Chamber of Commerce meeting, where Proaño was honored and is currently a board member; and the Council of Cities meeting which took place at the Bloomhouse Center, where the City of East Palo Alto shared concepts for their new city hall.
Councilmember Manalo attended the following events: the Sutter Health Community Wellness Resource Fair, acknowledging the nurses in the community; the ribbon-cutting for Penelope's Coffee & Tea, congratulating the business owners who are also the owners of Nick the Greek; the 2026 Old Shanghai Starlight Gala with Daisy Li of Moonstar; the 20th anniversary of the Jefferson High School Class of 2006, where Manalo was invited as Jefferson alumni and noted the Jefferson Spirit; the 134 year celebration for the youth summer camp which teaches the traditions of the Philippines, congratulating the UP Alumni Association of the Philippines of San Francisco Bay Area for this milestone at El Camino High School; the iAM Fame Global Educators Night, a national event, where Manalo was the keynote speaker, to honor Filipino teachers who came from the Philippines to teach in the Jefferson Elementary School District; the 250# birthday celebration for the nation, where she joined Congressman Mullin, Mayor Addiego and the South San Francisco Council, along with her daughter Juselle; San Francisco's One City Day event under the leadership of First Lady Becca Prowda; and San Francisco's Rotary Club Installation event along with Daly City residents. Manalo requested information about the community engagement conducted by the City and the Magical Bridge Foundation regarding the playground planned at Hillside Park. Manalo noted the need for a Magical Bridge playground locally, a need that was requested by a parent in the community and acknowledged Assemblymember Ting's support for the project through funding.
Mayor Sylvester attended the Council of Cities meeting in East Palo Alto and acknowledged the City Manager of East Palo Alto for sharing information about development plans in their city. He acknowledged the uniqueness of the cities within the County and the ideas being shared between the cities to address their different needs.
Councilmember Manalo gave kudos to Mayor Sylvester for his leadership on the upcoming Burmese festival on Saturday, July 18'h. Mayor Sylvester acknowledged staff for their efforts on Mohinga Day to celebrate Burmese culture. Vice Mayor Proaño also announced the upcoming Samoan Flag-raising on July 25th.
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Staff
City Manager Piccolotti announced upcoming City events including the first annual Burmese cultural celebration, Mohinga, which will be held at City Hall on Saturday, July 18", and the groundbreaking for the Magical Bridge playground on Thursday, July 16". Piccolotti reported on the public outreach that has been conducted for the Magical Bridge playground over the past year, including: a town hall meeting for residents in the neighborhood, a dedicated page on the City's website, social media campaigns and postcard mailers by the Magical Bridge Foundation, a notice in Daly City's newsletter mailed to every household in the City, as well as outreach efforts from the organization AbilityPath.
According to Piccolotti, feedback from the outreach has mostly been favorable, noting that parking concerns will be addressed in the second phase of the project.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P.M. in memory of Austry Caragan Davidson and Maria "Cuca" Padilla.
Approved as submitted, this 27h
City Clerk
day of July 2026
Glenn R. Sylvester
Mayor