Commission approves slate of legacy-business nominations to forward for vetting

At the Feb. 12 meeting the Daly City Small Business Commission presented and approved a slate of legacy-business nominations to move forward to staff vetting and, pending compliance checks, to the City Council agenda.

Commissioners described several nominations during the meeting: Hilltop Beauty School on Mission Street (in operation since 1979) and Coma Auto Body Shop (both cited for long service to the community); the dental practice "Teeth Gums and Beyond" associated in the nomination with Dr. Mylene Gandico; Broadmoor Cleaners and Alteration (recently reached roughly 10 years in operation, as described by a commissioner); and Classic Bowl (described as a family-run bowling center established in 1985 with 60 lanes and a community role). Presenters stressed community contributions, workforce development and long-term neighborhood ties as reasons for recognition.

Staff asked whether the commission wanted to approve the nominations as a group or individually and noted nominees must clear vetting (no violations and other criteria) before placement on the City Council agenda; staff referenced a potential Feb. 23 council date. Commissioner Bautista moved to approve the nominations as a group, Commissioner Rodwan seconded, and the commission recorded approval on the motion contingent on successful staff vetting.

The commission did not present final certificates or formal council recognition at this meeting; staff will complete vetting and return nominees to the City Council as appropriate. One nomination (Joseph, referenced during discussion) was marked TBD pending staff vetting actions and confirmation of completeness.