Daly City meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Daly City Council to study vehicle license fee shortfall; library, personnel boards meet

The Daly City Council held a special multiagency study session on Aug. 13 to examine the in-lieu Vehicle License Fee (VLF) shortfall, a funding gap that affects the city, county, and other local governments. No formal decisions were made at the session, which was listed on the agenda as a discussion of the shortfall's history, current projections, and potential impacts on budgets and public services. The meeting was one of three recent city meetings, all of which were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published.

City Council: VLF shortfall study session

The Aug. 13 special meeting was held jointly with San Mateo County and other cities. The agenda included a staff presentation on the VLF shortfall's history and projections, a discussion of past unreimbursed shortfalls and efforts to resolve them through lobbying, legislative, and legal means, and a review of budget impacts by jurisdiction. The council also discussed potential effects on public services and the workforce, as well as next steps. No votes or decisions were scheduled.

Personnel Board: Minutes and library assistant list

The Personnel Board met Aug. 13 to consider approving minutes from its July 9, 2026 regular meeting and to receive an informational report on the employment list for Library Assistant III. No other substantive decisions or discussions were on the agenda.

Library Board of Trustees: Officer elections and library programs

The Library Board of Trustees met Aug. 18 for a regular meeting that included election of a Board President and Vice President, approval of minutes, and public comment. The board also received reports on library usage measures, a community-driven giving collaboration with the Daly City Public Library Associates (DCPLA), a proposed GIS local history program, and library funding. No decisions were recorded.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days.

Daly City Government Roundup: Most July Meetings Await Published Minutes; Small Business Commission Acts

Most Daly City advisory bodies and the City Council met in the first two weeks of July, but official minutes have not yet been published for nearly all of them, limiting what can be confirmed about decisions made. Only one body — the Small Business Commission — has published minutes showing action taken. Below is what the public record supports as of July 20, 2026.

Small Business Commission Approves February Minutes, Hears Hip Housing Presentation

The Small Business Commission, meeting July 9, approved the minutes from its February 12, 2026 meeting. The vote was unanimous, according to the official minutes.

The commission also received a presentation from a representative of Hip Housing regarding housing and self-sufficiency programs in San Mateo County. Commissioners discussed upcoming Legacy Business celebrations, though no specific decisions on those celebrations are recorded in the available minutes.

Planning Commission: Affordable Housing Preference and Drive-Through Restaurants on Agenda

The Planning Commission held a public hearing July 7 on Zone Change ZC-06-26-017088, which would amend Chapter 17.47 (Inclusionary Housing) to give preference to households that live or work in Daly City when selecting residents for income-restricted affordable housing units.

The commission also considered two separate use permits and design reviews for restaurants with drive-throughs in the NW Quadrant: Use Permit UPR-03-26-017020 and Design Review DR-03-26-017021, and Use Permit UPR-03-26-017022 and Design Review DR-03-26-017023. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

City Council: Closed-Session Litigation and Axon Aerial Systems Agreement

The City Council met July 13 in a special closed session to confer with legal counsel on two existing litigation cases: Delgado v. City of Daly City (Case No. 24-CIV-01959) and County of San Mateo, City of Daly City v. State of California (Case No. CPF-25-519270).

A separate City Council meeting the same day included a public hearing on an agreement with Axon for unmanned aerial systems. The council was also scheduled to consider two grants from County of San Mateo Aging and Disabilities Services for FY 2026-2027 — one for the Congregate Nutrition Program and one for Senior Center Activities. Additional agenda items included a professional service agreement with Zoon Engineering for the Westlake Slurry Seal Project and an amendment to the professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Daly City Safe Routes to School Project. Minutes are not yet available.

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Reviews Project Status

The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee met July 8 to review several ongoing projects, including the John Daly Blvd/Skyline Blvd Pedestrian Connection, the John Daly Blvd/Skyline Blvd Intersection Safety Improvements, and the Lake Merced Boulevard Lane Configuration and Bicycle Lane Protection Study and Design. New business included updating membership terms and considering support for Seamless Bay Area. Minutes are not yet published.

Personnel Board Considers Routine Items

The Personnel Board met July 9 to consider approving minutes from its May 14, 2026 meeting and to act on a consent agenda of routine items. The board received information-only reports on eligibility lists for Police Sergeant (Promotional), Water/Wastewater Operator I/II (Promotional), and Fire Battalion Chief (Promotional). No public hearings or major policy decisions were scheduled. Minutes are not yet available.

Arts and Culture Commission Discusses 2026 Exhibits

The Arts and Culture Commission met July 14 to discuss upcoming exhibits and citywide art projects, including the Doelger Seniors' Art Works and Volunteen Leadership Program (August–September 2026), a Dia de los Muertos Celebration (October–December 2026), a proposed art exhibit with the Chinese Arts Association of San Francisco and Lions District 4-C4, an "I LOVE DALY CITY" destination picture spot, and an electrical boxes refresh scheduled for Fall 2026. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days, according to the available data. Residents should check the city's official meeting calendar for any newly posted agendas.

Daly City roundup: Small Business Commission acts on minutes; Planning Commission weighs affordable housing preference

The Daly City Small Business Commission approved the minutes from its February 12, 2026 meeting by a unanimous vote at its July 9 session, the only formal decision recorded among recent city meetings. The commission also heard a presentation from a representative of Hip Housing on housing and self-sufficiency programs in San Mateo County and discussed upcoming Legacy Business celebrations.

Planning Commission — July 7

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on Zone Change ZC-06-26-017088, which would amend Chapter 17.47 (Inclusionary Housing) to give preference to households that live or work in Daly City when selecting residents for income-restricted affordable housing units. If adopted, the change would affect how applicants are prioritized for affordable units in the city.

The commission also considered two sets of use permits and design reviews for restaurants with drive-throughs in the NW Quadrant of Serramonte Shopping Center: Use Permit UPR-03-26-017020 with Design Review DR-03-26-017021, and Use Permit UPR-03-26-017022 with Design Review DR-03-26-017023. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not available.

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee — July 8

The committee reviewed the status of several bicycle and pedestrian projects, including the John Daly Blvd/Skyline Blvd Pedestrian Connection and the John Daly Blvd/Skyline Blvd Intersection Safety Improvements. Members also discussed the Lake Merced Boulevard Lane Configuration and Bicycle Lane Protection Study and Design, the Serramonte Shopping Center NW Quadrant restaurants with drive-throughs, and Bike to Work Day 2026.

New business included updating membership terms and considering support for Seamless Bay Area. The committee also reviewed CIP projects in design, private development plans, and the Transportation Development Act Article 3 call for projects. Minutes have not yet been published.

Small Business Commission — July 9

In addition to approving the February 12, 2026 minutes unanimously, the commission received the Hip Housing presentation and discussed upcoming Legacy Business celebrations. No other formal actions were recorded.

Personnel Board — July 9

The Personnel Board considered approval of its May 14, 2026 meeting minutes and a consent agenda of routine items. The meeting included information-only reports on eligibility lists for several city positions: Police Sergeant (Promotional), Water/Wastewater Operator I/II (Promotional), and Fire Battalion Chief (Promotional). No public hearings or major policy decisions were scheduled. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **City Council — July 13 (closed session):** Conference with legal counsel on two existing litigation cases: Delgado v. City of Daly City (Case No. 24-CIV-01959) and County of San Mateo, City of Daly City v. State of California (Case No. CPF-25-519270).
• **City Council — July 13 (regular):** Public hearing on an agreement with Axon for Unmanned Aerial Systems. The council will also consider grants from the County of San Mateo Aging and Disabilities Services for the FY 2026-2027 Congregate Nutrition Program and FY 2026-2027 Senior Center Activities, a Professional Service Agreement with Zoon Engineering for the Westlake Slurry Seal Project, and an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Daly City Safe Routes to School Project.
• **Arts and Culture Commission — July 14:** Discussion of 2026 exhibits and citywide art projects, including Doelger Seniors' Art Works and Volunteen Leadership Program (August-September 2026), Dia de los Muertos Celebration (October-December 2026), a proposed art exhibit with the Chinese Arts Association of San Francisco and Lions District 4-C4, the "I LOVE DALY CITY" Destination Picture Spot, and an Electrical Boxes Refresh scheduled for Fall 2026.