Daly City planning commission finds 2025 CIP consistent with general plan, forwards to City Council

The Daly City Planning Commission on May 7 voted to find the city's proposed 2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects consistent with the general plan, fulfilling a state-government-code requirement and allowing the list to move to City Council for prioritization and funding decisions.

Public Works staff presented the CIP package and said staff had coordinated with departments and finance to assemble the project list. "This is a requirement of state law that the planning commission make this finding of consistency with the general plan," the presenter said, adding that public works and water/wastewater staff were available to answer questions.

Commissioners spent time clarifying the commission's role. Commissioner Satori pressed whether the commission could amend project lists or budgets; staff and counsel responded that prioritization and funding reside with City Council and that the commission's role is limited to certifying general plan consistency. Staff also noted upcoming council opportunities: a study session on May 28 and a public hearing and decision anticipated on June 10.

Commissioner Paniza moved to find the CIP consistent with the city's general plan, and Vice Chair Faapua seconded. During roll call Commissioner Norris voted Aye and Commissioner Satori announced an intention to abstain while stating concerns about process; other commissioners recorded votes in favor and the motion carried. Staff said commissioners are welcome to attend the council study session and hearing to raise priorities or questions.

By statute this finding is an important procedural step that the City Council needs before it can adopt or alter CIP funding. The commission's action does not appropriate funds; it affirms that the proposed projects, as drafted, conform to the general plan and can be considered by council during budget deliberations.