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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 26, 2023
7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor Goodwin called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Council Present – Vice Mayor John Irish Goodwin, Council Members Ken Gonzalez, Carrie Slaughter and Helen Fisicaro were present. Mayor Joanne F. del Rosario was absent.
Staff Present – City Manager Brian Dossey, City Attorney Christopher Diaz, Chief of Police John Munsey, Administrative Services Director Pak Lin, City Planner Farhad Mortazavi, Director of Public Works and Planning Brad Donohue, City Clerk Caitlin Corley, and Administrative Technicians Abigail Dometita and Shelby Wright were in attendance.
The Vice 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.”
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Vice Mayor Goodwin asked if there were any changes to the agenda. None were requested.
The Vice Mayor asked for a motion to adopt the agenda.
Action: Council Member Fisicaro moved to adopt the agenda; the motion was seconded by Council Member Gonzalez and carried by the following vote:
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
4 0
PRESENTATION
Chief of Police John Munsey introduced and swore in new Police Officer Andres Abarca.
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The Mayor presented a proclamation in recognition of National Arbor Month. Proclamation in recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month The Vice Mayor stated, “Today is the 75th Anniversary of Israeli Independence Day.
Earlier today we had a wonderful event at the Community Center to raise the Flag of Israel, and present a proclamation in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month. We were honored to be joined by Matan Zamir, Deputy Consul General of the Consulate General of Israel, as well as representatives from all of the Jewish Faith Cemeteries in Colma. Many other members of the community also joined us to celebrate and recognize the Jewish American Community.”
He then read a section of the proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Goodwin opened the public comment period at 7:15 p.m. and seeing no one request to speak, he closed the public comment period.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to Accept the Minutes from the April 12, 2023 Regular Meeting.
2. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application For Funding Assigned to MTC and Committing Any Necessary Funds and Stating Assurance to Complete the El Camino Real Complete Street Project from Mission Road to the City of South San Francisco (Segment B) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378.
Action: Council Member Fisicaro moved to approve the consent calendar items #1 and 2; the motion was seconded by Council Member Slaughter and carried by the following vote:
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
4 0
PUBLIC HEARING
3. ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBCHAPTER 2.10 RELATING TO FIREWORKS City Attorney Christopher Diaz presented the staff report. The Vice Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. and seeing no one request to speak, he closed the public hearing.
Council discussion followed.
Action: Council Member Gonzalez moved to Introduce and Waive a Further Reading of an Ordinance Amending Subchapter 2.10 of the Colma Municipal Code Relating to Fireworks Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3), 15307, and 15308; the motion was seconded by Council Member Fisicaro 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
4 0
NEW BUSINESS
4. AGREEMENT FOR CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF AD HOC
SUBCOMMITTEE
City Attorney Christopher Diaz presented the staff report. The Vice Mayor opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. and seeing no one request to speak, he closed the public hearing.
Council discussion followed.
Action: Council Member Fisicaro moved to Adopt a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Ralph Andersen & Associates to Conduct a City Manager Recruitment Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378; the motion was seconded by Council Member Slaughter and carried by the following vote:
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
4 0
Action: Vice Mayor Goodwin moved to Appoint Helen Fisicaro and Joanne F. del Rosario to a City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee to Review Resumes and Screen Initial Candidates for the City Manager Recruitment; the motion was seconded by Council Member Gonzalez and carried by the following vote:
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
4 0
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STUDY SESSION
5. FY 2023-24 BUDGET
City Manager Brian Dossey and Administrative Services Director Pak Lin presented the staff report. The Vice Mayor opened the public hearing at 8:11 p.m. and seeing no one request to speak, he closed the public hearing. Council discussion followed.
This item is for discussion only; no action was taken at this meeting.
COUNCIL CALENDARING
The next Regular Meeting will be on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 7:00pm at Town Hall.
REPORTS
City Manager Brian Dossey gave an update on the following topics:
Supervisor David Canepa will host a District 5 Resource Fair on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
The Colma/Daly City Chamber of Commerce will host a National Small Business Week event on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the Colma Community Center.
Mayor Goodwin announced, “Before we close the meeting, I wanted to recognize a special birthday. Our very own Council Member Helen Fisicaro has birthday coming up this Sunday.
So I’d like you all to join me in wishing Helen a very happy birthday!”
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Goodwin adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m. in memory of Albert Ferreros del Rosario, brother of Mayor del Rosario and former Philippine foreign secretary. Ambassador del Rosario was a staunch advocate of protecting and advancing national security and promoting the rights and welfare of Filipinos. He was a consummate diplomat and an inspiring leader who led the Department of Foreign Affairs with integrity and unwavering commitment to public service.
Respectfully submitted,
Caitlin Corley
City Clerk