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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Daly City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Evergreen/Winchester/Templeton Sewer Replacement
A construction contract for storm drain pipe repairs was on the agenda — infrastructure work aimed at preventing flooding and drainage failures.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Roof Replacement Phase II Completion
The second phase of the treatment plant roof replacement is done and staff asked the board to formally sign off. The project ran about $86,000 over the original budget due to unexpected change orders, but stayed within the later approved total.
Callan Boulevard Water Main Replacement
The old water main above Serramonte has leaked repeatedly and sits in hard-to-reach hillside terrain with tree roots threatening it. The $1.35 million replacement adds 2,170 feet of new 12-inch pipe and improves water reliability and fire flows for big chunks of the city.
Chromebook access at library branches
The library's laptop loaner fleet had shrunk to about 20 working units across four branches. New grants will bring in 22 replacement Chromebooks, roughly doubling access for patrons who don't have a computer at home.
HIP Housing Programs and Language Access
HIP Housing offers free home sharing matches and a housing readiness program for seniors 62 and up earning under $1,800 a month. Commissioners flagged that materials aren't yet available in Tagalog despite Daly City's large aging Filipino population, and asked about ADU-friendly policies in the city.
2025 Water Shortage Contingency and Urban Water Management Plans
State law requires updated water plans every five years. Daly City uses just 48 gallons per person per day — far below the 124-gallon target — and groundwater from the West Side Basin Aquifer helps cover drought shortfalls.
Stormwater Program Fee
The annual NPDES stormwater fee stays flat — property owners pay the same rate as 30 years ago — but costs now exceed revenue, so an increase is likely soon, and talks with San Francisco over shared drainage could add pressure.
Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project
The council awarded a $179.85 million contract to replace a 100-year-old stormwater tunnel under Fort Funston, with a 30-month build wrapping up around December 2029. The project should improve Lake Merced water quality and brings regional water, wastewater and recreation benefits.