Minutes – Special Meeting – 06.22.22 Page 1 of 2
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
City Council of the Town of Colma
Colma Community Center
1520 Hillside Boulevard
Colma, CA 94014
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
11:00 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Helen Fisicaro called the meeting to order at 11:04 p.m.
Council Present – Mayor Helen Fisicaro, Council Members Joanne F. del Rosario and Diana Colvin were present. Vice Mayor Raquel Gonzalez & Council Member John Irish Goodwin were absent.
Staff Present – City Manager Brian Dossey, Assistant City Attorney Anne Branham, Public Works Supervisor Louis Gotelli, Human Resources Analyst Gioia Perez, Recreation Services Manager Angelika Abellana, and Administrative Technician Abigail Dometita were in attendance.
PROCLAMATION IN HONOR OF PRIDE MONTH
Mayor Fisicaro stated, “Thank you all for joining us this morning. It is wonderful to see everyone here to celebrate and honor Pride Month. Pride is a time to reflect on the hardships the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) community has endured and to celebrate the triumphs of trailblazing individuals who have bravely fought — and continue to fight — for full equality. Pride is both a communal celebration of visibility and a personal celebration of self-worth and dignity. This Pride Month, we recognize the valuable contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals in our community and everywhere, and we reaffirm our commitment to standing in solidarity with LGBTQ+ Americans in their ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice.”
Mayor Fisicaro then read a proclamation in recognition of Pride Month.
RAISING OF THE PROGRESS PRIDE FLAG
Public Works Supervisor Louis Gotelli raised the Progress Pride Flag.
REMARKS BY KRYSTLE CANSINO, SAN MATEO COUNTY LGBTQ COMMISSIONER Mayor Fisicaro presented Krystle Cansino with the proclamation. She thanked Colma for the recognition and made remarks.
REMARKS BY VICE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Fisicaro read remarks submitted by Council Member Goodwin.
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REMARKS BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
The Mayor asked if any members of the public wished to speak; there were no requests to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Fisicaro adjourned the meeting at 11:16 a.m. and invited everyone to stay for coffee and treats.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita, Administrative Technician