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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Daly City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2026 Recreation Events and Community Programming
The city's final event of the year returns December 5, 4 to 7 p.m. at Serramonte Center, with an inflatable winter wonderland and real snow.
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.
St. George Orthodox Church expansion at 1617 Southgate Avenue
A growing congregation wants to replace its old two-story rear wing with a three-story addition for storage, meeting rooms, and visiting clergy quarters. The Commission unanimously endorsed it; the City Council makes the final call on October 26.
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.
Women's Commission Strategic Planning and Retreat Follow-up
The commission was scheduled to present initial findings and recommendations from its study of the status of women in Daly City. This work could shape future city programs and policies affecting women residents.
Boards and Commissions Overhaul
A new ordinance would standardize how all city boards and commissions work — $50 per meeting, attendance rules, and a clear process for removing members who miss three meetings or 20% of meetings — after quorum problems sidelined a commission.
Library access during winter break and as community cooling spaces
A resident asked the board to keep libraries open during winter school break and to open the John Daly Library and community center as cooling zones during next year's Top of the Hill event. She framed libraries as essential third spaces for seniors and kids.
Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety
Fire Chief Nick Gracia warned the council and public that lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes, scooters, phones, and EVs pose a growing fire hazard — including toxic 'thermal runaway' fires — and urged residents to use UL-certified chargers and recycle damaged batteries properly.
Mussel Rock Landfill Planned Retreat Plan
The council approved another Tetra Tech contract amendment to finish the landfill retreat management plan required by the Coastal Commission — after one member raised concerns about the firm's recent $57 million false-claims settlement.
Top of the Hill Festival RFP Process and Transparency
The City is promoting this year's festival with ads on TV, YouTube, bus stops, and airports, aiming well beyond last year's ~20,000 attendees. The festival now extends to the newly opened Grocery Outlet, and the car show raises money for Jefferson High School robotics.
Employee ownership as business succession strategy
With over half of small business owners 55 or older and few finding buyers, Project Equity proposes converting businesses to worker co-ops, employee ownership trusts, or ESOPs to save local jobs and keep wealth in the community. The commission may bring a fuller workshop to Daly City businesses if email outreach shows interest.