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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Daly City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Possible relocation of Daly City Partnership services
A resident warned the council about a plan to move the Daly City Partnership — which feeds and houses mostly Daly City clients — from its accessible current site to a less accessible Pepper Street location, asking for a committee and a pause on the move.
Proposed billiards hall at 6232 Mission Street
A vacant retail building on Mission Street could become a family-friendly billiards hall with 21 pool tables, snacks, and bottled beer. Commissioners and speakers framed it as giving Daly City teens and families a safe recreational option, with conditions on hours, security, and no loitering.
Affordable housing programs in San Mateo County
HIP Housing presented programs that house about 1,200 people a year, including subsidized rent for one to five years with case management and job support. The commission noted that Daly City workers commuting from Stockton and Sacramento would benefit from living closer to their jobs.
Data center moratorium discussion
Council members DiGiovanni and Manalo suggested studying a moratorium on data centers, citing a proposed Cow Palace data-center MOU and unresolved health impacts.
Serramonte Boulevard drive-through restaurants
The council approved two drive-through restaurants in the mall's northwest quadrant, addressing resident concerns about queuing, pedestrian and bike safety, and air quality from idling cars.
Ocean View Stables Coastal Development Permit
The last horse facility on the Peninsula needed a coastal permit to keep using mobile trailers for its riding lessons, youth camps, and veteran programs. The commission found the trailers enhance coastal access and don't harm sensitive habitat, and sent the permit to the City Council.
Affordable Housing for Teachers
Daly City schools are getting creative to keep teachers! They're offering affordable rent to combat the teacher shortage, hoping to make the area more attractive for educators.