City attorney says trainings tied to 2025 censure remain incomplete
May 12, 2026 | Daly City, San Mateo County, California
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The Daly City City Attorney reported on May 11 that the trainings and corrective steps required under the City Council’s October 27, 2025 resolution of censure have not been completed, and the restrictions imposed by that resolution remain in effect.
Background: The council previously adopted a resolution of admonishment in January 2024 after an independent investigation substantiated multiple instances of hostile conduct toward staff. Additional complaints led to a second independent investigation in 2025 that substantiated further findings, including improper direction of staff, disruptive public behavior at city events, and violations of municipal code provisions. The October 2025 resolution of censure imposed measures including suspension from certain committee assignments and city‑sponsored activities, limits on use of city vehicles, oversight of communications with staff through the city manager and a requirement to complete trainings (harassment prevention, ethics, professional conduct and anger‑management) plus a recommended written apology.
Status update: City staff reported that Human Resources had prepared a schedule for the required trainings in April 2026, but that the council member requested additional time and the scheduled sessions were cancelled. No alternative training schedule has been finalized; the city attorney said the restrictions remain until the council accepts completion of the trainings. No formal action was taken at the meeting; the item was presented as a status report.
Council reaction: Members expressed concern for staff welfare and noted the council retains authority to reinstate privileges only after trainings are completed and accepted. One council member cited medical reasons for delayed participation and members said they hope for a resolution that balances staff safety and the council member’s health needs.
What happens next: Staff will continue coordinating with the affected council member and Human Resources to schedule the required trainings and will report back to the council. The censure remains a council directive and any change in status will require council action.
Background: The council previously adopted a resolution of admonishment in January 2024 after an independent investigation substantiated multiple instances of hostile conduct toward staff. Additional complaints led to a second independent investigation in 2025 that substantiated further findings, including improper direction of staff, disruptive public behavior at city events, and violations of municipal code provisions. The October 2025 resolution of censure imposed measures including suspension from certain committee assignments and city‑sponsored activities, limits on use of city vehicles, oversight of communications with staff through the city manager and a requirement to complete trainings (harassment prevention, ethics, professional conduct and anger‑management) plus a recommended written apology.
Status update: City staff reported that Human Resources had prepared a schedule for the required trainings in April 2026, but that the council member requested additional time and the scheduled sessions were cancelled. No alternative training schedule has been finalized; the city attorney said the restrictions remain until the council accepts completion of the trainings. No formal action was taken at the meeting; the item was presented as a status report.
Council reaction: Members expressed concern for staff welfare and noted the council retains authority to reinstate privileges only after trainings are completed and accepted. One council member cited medical reasons for delayed participation and members said they hope for a resolution that balances staff safety and the council member’s health needs.
What happens next: Staff will continue coordinating with the affected council member and Human Resources to schedule the required trainings and will report back to the council. The censure remains a council directive and any change in status will require council action.
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