CITY OF DALY CITY
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING-CITY COUNCIL
JULY 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 7:04 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, 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:
Stanford Medicine's NOURISH Diabetes Research Study Presentation (Dr. Minal V. Moharir, Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University) APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting of July 13, 2026
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember DiGiovanni and carried to approve the minutes of July 13, 2026. Daus-Magbual abstained due to his absence from that meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Daus-Magbual, seconded by Councilmember Manalo 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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ORAL COMMENT:
The following speakers expressed concerns about Edgewood Park and the surrounding area, including illegal dumping, littering, a lack of enforcement against violators, broken and outdated playground equipment, and graffiti. Rich Cairo created a petition, signed by over 200 supporters, urging the Council to address issues like vehicles parking in red curb zones, dog owners not cleaning up after pets, and dumping of large furniture around the park. Ana expressed concerns about the neglect of the park, including a broken slide and the absence of a dog waste bag dispenser, emphasizing the need for assistance from the City. Rick Pacheco expressed worries about the garbage dumping in and around the park and the City as a whole. He thanked City Manager Piccolotti for helping remove the garbage and illegally parked cars from the area but pointed out that the problems persist. Sang Hee Cho requested improvements to the playground, including installing pull-up bars and repairing the broken slide, and noted the lack of notice regarding the slide. Gilbert Shub expressed dismay at the City becoming a dumping ground and people's lack of concern for cleanliness and asked about actions to improve the sanitary conditions in the City.
Speakers also made several recommendations to alleviate these concerns, including putting up signs displaying a fine schedule, the use of cameras to identify violators and enforce illegal dumping violations, education around Republic Services' pickup service for large items, providing short-term parking options around the park, repairing and improving playground equipment, and creating a dialogue between the community and the City regarding these issues.
The following speakers raised concerns about the Olympic Club's proposal regarding Westlake Park. Their concerns included: the limited amount of public recreation time offered in the proposal, the loss of public access to one of the few green spaces in the area -especially on evenings and Saturdays, the exclusive use and control of the park by Olympic Club, environmental and health impacts of using synthetic turf on the fields, concerns about the management of the senior center, and a lack of public notice regarding the project. Rich Swan took issue with the proposal limiting public recreational access to no less than 25 hours per week and raised questions about deficiencies in the MOU. Emily Stoops spoke about her children's enjoyment of playing in the park and how the proposed hours would affect her family's use of the park; she was also concerned about the synthetic turf's impacts on the soil and water. Tatum King acknowledged the City's actions regarding Thornton Beach, but expressed concerns about the Westlake Park proposal, which he believes does not promote public recreation. Tatum hoped for an unvarnished community engagement around Westlake Park, noting that the City should not subsidize the Olympic Club.
CONSENT AGENDA:
It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Councilmember Daus-Magbual and carried to approve the consent agenda except for items 6, 7, and 9, which were pulled for further discussion.
Resolutions:
Set Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Consider a Zone Change ZC-04-26-17042 - Amendments to Chapter 17.04 - Definitions, Chapter 17.35.040 - General Property Development Requirements, and Chapter 17.40.090 - Review of modifications to residential floorplans; Repeal of Chapter
17.40.100 - Secondary Unit Standards and Requirements and 17.40.110 - Certificate of Registration Requirements (Set Time: 9/14/26)
Resolution 26-127, Setting Time And Place Of Public Hearing For Zone Change ZC-04-26-17042 (Hearing Date September 14, 2026, Time: 7:00 P.M.)
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Accept Daly City Disparate Impact Analysis Report to Give Preference to Households That Live or Work in Daly City in Affordable Units
Resolution 26-128, Accepting The Findings Of The Daly City Disparate Impact Analysis Set Time and Place for a Public Hearing to Consider a Zone Change ZC-06-26-017088 - Amendments to the City's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to Give Preference to Households That Live or Work in Daly City in Affordable Units Set Time (9/14/26)
Acting Director of Economic and Community Development Michael Van Lonkhuysen provided the staff report to amend the City's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to implement a local preference policy for affordable housing units.
Councilmember Manalo emphasized the importance of reviewing the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to ensure housing affordability in the City and give affordable housing preference to Daly City It was moved by Councilmember Manalo, seconded by Vice Mayor Proaño and carried by voice vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-129, Setting Time And Place Of Public Hearing For Zone Change ZC-06-26-017088 (Hearing Date September 14, 2026, Time: 7:00 P.M.)
Accept Notice of Completion for the RO 572 Streetlight Conversion Project Acting City Engineer Shirley Chan provided the staff report for the contract with Mike Brown Electric Co. for the streetlight conversion project. Chan addressed questions regarding updates related to the type of lighting being used, the project and circuit locations, the number of areas in the City that need streetlight conversion, and the difference between series and parallel circuits.
City Manager Piccolotti mentioned this project was already in the works before the City's pilot project to move towards solar streetlights, noting that any grids still needing replacement would be done using solar energy.
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried by voice vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-130, Accepting Completion Of Certain Project In The Department Of Public Works (RO 572 Streetlight Conversion Project)
Accept Public Access Easement from the Eastmoor Multi-Family, LP at 493 Eastmoor Avenue Resolution 26-131, Approving Acceptance Of The Public Access Easement At 493 Eastmoor Approve Designation of Entertainment Zones Pursuant to Chapter 5.96 of the Daly City Municipal Code (SB 969)
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Economic Development Program Manager Maybelle Manio provided the staff report for a resolution designating the Mission Corridor/Top of the Hill Area, Gellert Park, Civic Center/City Hall Area, and Marchbank Park as Entertainment Zones pursuant to Chapter 5.96 of the Daly City Municipal Code.
It was moved by Councilmember DiGiovanni, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried by voice vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-132, Establishing The Mission Corridor/Top Of The Hill Entertainment Zone, The Gellert Park Entertainment Zone, The Civic Center/City Hall Entertainment Zone, And The Marchbank Park Entertainment Zone Pursuant To Daly City Municipal Code Chapter 5.96 Accept and Appropriate $4,500,000 in Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program (Cohort 4) Funds from the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Grant Agreement Resolution 26-133, Accepting $4,500,000 In Proposition 64 Public Health And Safety Grant Program (Cohort 4) Funds From The California Board Of State And Community Corrections, Appropriating The Funds, And Authorizing The City Manager Or Designee To Execute The Grant Agreement And Administer The Grant Program
Accept and Appropriate a $8,000 Check from Arevon Energy for Supporting Programming and Events to Benefit the Daly City Community through Recreation Services Resolution 26-134, Accepting And Appropriating $8,000 Check From Arevon Energy For Supporting Programming And Events
Approve Purchase of Replacement Kinetic Energy Platforms for the Police Department Resolution 26-135, Approving Purchase Of Replacement Kinetic Energy Platforms For The Police Department
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
COMMUNICATIONS:
Approve Use Permit UPR-03-26-017020 and Design Review DR-03-26-017021 - 3 Serramonte Boulevard, Northwest Quadrant, Restaurant with Drive-Through (Building A) Senior Planner Sam Fielding provided the staff report for a proposal by Regency Centers to construct a 5,250 sq. ft. restaurant with drive-through at the northwest quadrant of Serramonte Shopping Center (Serramonte). Staff addressed questions regarding proposed traffic improvements, pedestrian improvements and safety, other developments planned for Serramonte, ingress and egress locations, how the drive-through queuing will be handled, the location of the entrance into the site, air quality studies related to stalling emissions, and public health impacts.
Kurt Utterback, representing Regency Centers, responded to questions on the pedestrian pathway in the landscape plan, the project's location, the purpose of having a drive-thru for the restaurant, previous development plans for the center including hotel, pedestrian safety, queueing concerns, whether all buildings are intended for restaurants, conditions of approval, similar projects in Regency's portfolio, the 4 CITY OF DALY CITY
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potential for a grocery store and healthier dining on the development, and possible alternative uses for the site. Utterback highlighted Regency's long-term commitment to Daly City through continued investment and redevelopment and their goal to ensure that Serramonte remains a vibrant community destination.
It was moved by Councilmember Daus-Magbual, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-136, Adopting Findings Of Fact And Imposing Conditions Of Approval On Use Permit UPR-03-26-017020 And Design Review DR-03-26-017021 For Construction Of A Restaurant With Drive-Through At 3 Serramonte Boulevard
Approve Use Permit UPR-03-26-017022 and Design Review DR-03-26-017023 - 3 Serramonte Boulevard, Northwest Quadrant, Restaurant with Drive-Through (Building C) Senior Planner Fielding provided the staff report for a proposal by Regency Centers to construct a 2,800 sq. ft. restaurant with a drive-through at the northwest quadrant of Serramonte (Building C). Kurt Utterback from Regency Centers addressed questions about potential vendors for the site.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Proaño, seconded by Councilmember Manalo and carried by unanimous roll call vote to adopt the resolution.
Resolution 26-137, Adopting Findings Of Fact And Imposing Conditions Of Approval On Use Permit UPR-03-26-017022 And Design Review DR-03-26-017023 For Construction Of A Restaurant With Drive-Through At 3 Serramonte Boulevard (Building C)
REPORTS:
Council Committee
WestLight Energy (formerly Peninsula Clean Energy) (Daus-Magbual) Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) (Manalo) City Council
Vice Mayor Proaño attended the following events: the Samoan Flag-raising event, highlighting the presentation on Samoan history, the music, and the prayer; the Magical Bridge groundbreaking; the Council of Cities Dinner, where San Mateo provided a tour of their new wastewater plant, attended with Mayor Sylvester and Councilmember Manalo; and the badge-pinning ceremony for Daly City Police Cadets. The Vice Mayor gave a shout-out to Chuy Gomez, Keith O., Matthew DeVincenzi, the Daly City Lions including Councilmember Manalo, the Library and Recreation Departments, Bank of America, and City of Daly City for their participation in collecting backpacks for the Backpack Drive at Classic Bowling. Proaño announced upcoming events, including the meeting at Pacelli Gym on Wednesday to discuss Westlake Park and the National Night Out event on August 4th
Councilmember Manalo attended the following events: the Cormorant Energy tour, thanking Mayor Sylvester for inviting the Council to see the updates by Cormorant in the Bayshore area; the badge- pinning ceremony for the Police Cadets at City Hall, acknowledging the cadets for wanting to give back to the community; San Mateo County's Housing & Community Development Committee Study Session to review submissions for affordable housing projects; the performance by Daly Ukulele featuring Beatles tunes; the Magical Bridge playground groundbreaking at Hillside Park alongside the community, Former 5 CITY OF DALY CITY
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Assemblymember Ting, her colleagues on the Council, and Mikey Enriquez and family, highlighting the importance of an intergenerational park; the C/CAG Executive Committee meeting around the search for a new Executive Director; the San Mateo Labor Council Dinner with Mayor Sylvester and Councilmember Daus-Magbual; the Mohinga Day event, acknowledging Daniel Lee and Mayor Sylvester for honoring the the Council of Cities Dinner alongside Mayor Sylvester and Vice Mayor Proaño, where Manalo shared information about Daly City's Real Time Information Center; and the 10t annual Backpack Giveaway event, thanking Classic Bowling for hosting and providing free bowling games, also recognizing Chuy Gomez, Keith O., Matt De Vincenzi, Angella Logarta and the Daly City Host Lions for their participation.
Manalo requested the City to look into establishing ICE-free zones within the City, similar to initiatives in other jurisdictions, with the goal of ensuring that Daly City residents feel safe and supported. Manalo looked forward to the upcoming National Night Out event with the Police Officers and Firefighters.
Councilmember DiGiovanni attended the following events: the performance of Beatles songs by the ukulele band, featuring an artist who painted the yellow submarine, thanking Director Brown and Recreation Staff for their efforts, and requested a presentation of certificates by the Council at next year's event; the Samoan flag-raising ceremony featuring a presentation on its history by the pastor, thanking Reyna Meafua and P.I.T. as well as the community; the Backpack Giveaway event for children, along with South San Francisco Vice Mayor Nagales and Matt De Vincenzi. DiGiovanni thanked former Public Works Director Richard Chiu for his contributions to the City, his leadership, and wished him the best. DiGiovanni requested the City impose a moratorium on data centers and urged taking a stand against them, referring to a presentation given to the Cow Palace by Global Stack proposing a data center. DiGiovanni expressed support for having a Magical Bridge playground at Edgewood Park in the future to build inclusion.
Mayor Sylvester recognized the entire City Council for approving the Cormorant project, thanking Councilmember Manalo for the acknowledgement. The Mayor attended the following events: the tour of the Cormorant project; the Samoan Flag-raising ceremony; an event at the Magical Bridge playground in Redwood City, looking forward to Daly City's own upcoming Magical Bridge playground; the successful Burmese Festival held by the City, which drew over 500 people in its first half hour; the Council of Cities meeting, along with Vice Mayor Proaño and Councilmember Manalo, at San Mateo's treatment plant, acknowledging Daly City's lower water rates.
Councilmember Manalo, a member of the Peninsula Division of the League of California Cities, reported that the group discussed data centers, trying to understand the health repercussions of having these facilities, and the need for more data and policy surrounding them. She thanked City Manager Piccolotti for the opportunities for community outreach regarding the Olympic Club project.
Staff
City Manager Piccolotti provided information on outreach meetings related to the proposed project at Westlake Park, including: a senior-focused meeting at Doelger Center on July 28", a meeting at the Merced Room on July 29t, and a town hall meeting at the Pacelli Event Center on August 13th. Piccolotti announced there will be no City Council meetings in August, with the next Council meeting scheduled for Event Center on August 19th, and the annual Hip Hop Day at the City's War Memorial Community Center on August 22nd.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Sylvester adjourned the meeting at 10:12 P.M. in memory of John Pappas and Elma Paya Belenson.
Approved as submitted, this 14th K. Annette Hipera
City Clerk
day of September 2026
Glenn R. Sylvester
Mayor