Minutes – Regular Meeting 04.12.23 Page 1 of 3
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
City Council of the Town of Colma
Town Hall Council Chamber
1198 El Camino Real, Colma CA
Also Accessible via Zoom.us
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
CLOSED SESSION – 6:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION – 7:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION – 6:00 PM
1. In Closed Session pursuant to Government Code § 54957, PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Title: City Manager
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Mayor del Rosario called the meeting back to order at 7:01 p.m.
Council Present – Mayor Joanne F. del Rosario, Vice Mayor John Irish Goodwin, Council Members Ken Gonzalez, Carrie Slaughter and Helen Fisicaro were all present. Council Member Slaughter joined via Zoom under the “just cause” teleconferencing provision of the Brown Act.
Staff Present – City Manager Brian Dossey, City Attorney Christopher Diaz, Administrative Services Director Pak Lin, City Planner Farhad Mortazavi, Director of Public Works and Planning Brad Donohue, City Clerk Caitlin Corley, and Administrative Technician Abigail Dometita were in attendance.
The Mayor announced, “Regarding Public Comment: Members of the public who are here in person are requested to complete a yellow speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk.
Those of you on Zoom may make public comments by using the “raise hand” feature in Zoom or, if calling in by phone, by pressing *9 on the telephone keypad. The City Clerk will unmute your microphone and allow you to speak. Comments should be kept to three minutes or less.”
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor stated, “Direction was given to staff at tonight’s closed session.”
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Mayor del Rosario asked if there were any changes to the agenda. None were requested.
The Mayor asked for a motion to adopt the agenda.
Action: Council Member Fisicaro moved to adopt the agenda; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Goodwin and carried by the following vote:
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Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
Aye No Abstain Not Participating
Joanne F. del Rosario, Mayor
John Irish Goodwin
Ken Gonzalez
Carrie Slaughter
Helen Fisicaro
5 0
PRESENTATION
The Mayor presented a proclamation in recognition of National Poetry Month. Mayor del Rosario presented a certificate in recognition of Roy and Dianne Chiappari’s 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Vice Mayor Goodwin presented a certificate in recognition of Perky and Bill Ramroth’s Wedding Anniversary Recognition.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor del Rosario opened the public comment period at 7:10 p.m. Resident Thom Taylor asked a question about item #6. Seeing no one else request to speak, she closed the public comment period at 7:16 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Motion to Accept the Minutes from the March 22, 2023 Regular Meeting.
3. Motion to Approve Report of Checks Paid for February 2023.
4. Motion to Accept Informational Report on Recreation Department Programs, Activities, Events, and Trips for the First Quarter of 2023.
5. Motion to Adopt a Resolution to Amend the FY 2022-23 Budget and Authorizing: (1) the Payment of $1.0 Million to CalPERS as Supplemental Pension Payments Including Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and Submit the Additional Unfunded Accrued Liability Payment Form to CalPERS; and (2) $800,000 to the PARS’ 115 Trust for Pension, Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061.
6. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Futility of Public Bidding and Delegating Authority to the City Manager to Approve and Execute a Reimbursement Agreement with South San Francisco for Roadway Resurfacing Work on Hillside Boulevard and Lawndale Boulevard and Approving a Capital Improvement Plan Budget Amendment to CIP #906 from $320,000 To $337,645, Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15301.
Action: Council Member Fisicaro moved to approve the consent calendar items #2 through 6; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Goodwin and carried by the following vote:
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Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
Aye No Abstain Not Participating
Joanne F. del Rosario, Mayor
John Irish Goodwin
Ken Gonzalez
Carrie Slaughter
Helen Fisicaro
5 0
COUNCIL CALENDARING
The next Regular Meeting will be on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7:00pm at Town Hall.
REPORTS
City Manager Brian Dossey gave an update on the following topics:
The Town-wide Garage Sale will be on Saturday, April 15, 2023. City Manager Brian Dossey announced that he had given his notice to City Council that he will be retiring in August. He thanked City Council for the opportunity and staff and the community for their support through the years.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor del Rosario adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. in memory of Gale Shelley, dear friend of Council Member Fisicaro.
Respectfully submitted,
Caitlin Corley
City Clerk