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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, July 26, 2023
PRESENTATION – 6:30PM
REGULAR SESSION – 7:00 PM
PRESENTATION – 6:30PM
• Tree Dedication Ceremony for Raquel “Rae” Gonzalez
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. She made remarks and revealed the stone marker in memory of former Council Member Raquel “Rae” Gonzalez. Vice Mayor John Goodwin and Council Member Helen Fisicaro also made remarks. Council Member Ken Gonzalez thanked the Town for honoring his late wife’s legacy and for the support his family had received. Victor Gonzalez, Gabriel Gonzalez and Elaina Gonzalez also made remarks. The presentation concluded at 6:52 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL – 7:00PM
Mayor del Rosario called the meeting back to order at 7:02 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.
Staff Present – City Manager Brian Dossey, City Attorney Christopher Diaz, Police Chief John Munsey, Administrative Services Director Pak Lin, Police Commander Sherwin Lum, City Planner Farhad Mortazavi, Director of Public Works and Planning Brad Donohue, City Clerk Caitlin Corley and Administrative Technician III 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.”
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 Council Member Gonzalez by 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
• Proclamation in Recognition of the 30th Anniversary of the Colma Historical Association
The Mayor presented the proclamation to Board President Maureen O’Connor, Vice President Michael Rocchetta, Secretary-Treasurer Richard Rocchetta, and Board Member Perky Ramroth.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor del Rosario opened the public comment period at 7:11 p.m. and seeing no one request to speak, the Mayor closed the public comment period.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to Accept the Minutes from the July 12, 2023 Regular Meeting.
2. Motion Accepting the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Investment Report Through June 30, 2023.
3. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving Second Amendment to Municipal Services Contract with CSG Consultants, Inc. Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378.
4. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Awarding and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Quantum Energy Services for the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Installation Project at the Colma Community Center Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15301 and 15303.
5. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Repealing Subchapter 2.03, Amending Subchapters 3.01 Through 3.09, 4.01 and 4.02 of the Colma Administrative Code, Relating to Personnel Policies and Accounting Policies Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061.
Action: Vice Mayor Goodwin moved to approve the consent calendar items #1 through 5; 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
5 0
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NEW BUSINESS
6. APPOINTMENT AND APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY
MANAGER
City Attorney Christopher Diaz presented the staff report. The Mayor opened the public comment period at 7:14 p.m. and seeing no one request to speak, she closed the public comment period. Council discussion followed.
Action: Vice Mayor Goodwin moved to Adopt a Resolution Appointing Daniel Barros as City Manager and Approving Employment Agreement Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378; 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
5 0
The Mayor invited Mr. Barros to make remarks. He thanked the City Council for the opportunity and expressed his excitement to get started and meet the community.
STUDY SESSION
7. REVENUE STRATEGIES
City Manager Brian Dossey and Administrative Services Director Pak Lin presented the staff report. The Mayor opened the public comment period at 7:53 p.m. and seeing no one request to speak, she closed the public comment period. Council discussion followed.
Resident Maureen O’Connor requested to make a comment at 7:55 p.m.
This item is for discussion only; no action will be taken at this meeting.
8. ZONING CODE UPDATE
City Planner Farhad Mortazavi and Principal Planner Lorraine Weiss presented the staff report. The Mayor opened the public comment period at 8:04 p.m. Resident Maureen O’Connor made comments. The Mayor closed the public comment period at 8:05 p.m.
Council discussion followed.
This item is for discussion only; no action will be taken at this meeting.
COUNCIL CALENDARING
The Regular Meeting on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 will be cancelled. The next Regular Meeting will be on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 7:00pm at Town Hall.
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REPORTS
City Manager Brian Dossey gave an update on the following topics:
• There will be an Ice Cream Social at Veterans Village on Thursday, July 27, 2023. • National Night out will be on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the Colma Community Center.
Senior Luncheon on Friday, July 14 at Creekside Villas. • The Summer Concert Series kicks off on August 3, 2023. • HCD is currently reviewing the Town’s Housing Element. • There will be a Farewell Celebration for Retiring City Manager Brian Dossey on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.
ADJOURNMENT AND CLOSE IN MEMORY
Mayor del Rosario adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m. in memory of Rudy Mazzetti, founder and longtime proprietor of beloved local business, Mazzetti’s Bakery.
Respectfully submitted,
Caitlin Corley
City Clerk