Minutes – Special Meeting – 11.07.23 Page 1 of 2
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
City Council of the Town of Colma
Veterans Village
1680 Mission Road
Colma, CA 94014
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
11:00 AM
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Goodwin called the meeting to order at 11:09 a.m.
Council Present – Vice Mayor John Irish Goodwin, Council Members Carrie Slaughter and Helen Fisicaro were present. Mayor Joanne F. del Rosario and Council Member Ken Gonzalez were absent.
Staff Present – City Manager Daniel Barros, Chief of Police John Munsey, Director of Public Works Brad Donohue, City Planner Farhad Mortazavi, City Clerk Caitlin Corley, and Recreation Services Manager Angelika Abellana were in attendance.
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS
Vice Mayor Goodwin made opening remarks and welcomed special guests Colma Daly City Chamber of Commerce CEO Felicia Leong and a contingent of Chamber Board Members.
VETERANS DAY RECOGNTION
Vice Mayor Goodwin made remarks on the importance and value of Veterans Day and recognizing and honoring local veterans. He presented a proclamation in honor of Veterans Day.
NEW VETERAN HONOREE
Vice Mayor Goodwin announced the name of the veteran who has been added to the Town’s Veterans Plaque, which honors Colma residents who have served in the Unites States Armed Forces:
Gerald Christon
Council presented Mr. Christon with a certificate in recognition of his service.
OTHER PRESENTATIONS
The Colma Daly City Chamber of Commerce presented certificates of thanks to Eric Duncan and Mercy Housing staff for their work supporting our Colma veterans.
ADJOURNMENT
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Vice Mayor Goodwin adjourned the meeting at 11:53 p.m. and invited everyone to enjoy the barbeque lunch.
Respectfully submitted,
Caitlin Corley
City Clerk