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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, March 13, 2024
7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Goodwin called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Council Present – Mayor John Irish Goodwin, Vice Mayor Ken Gonzalez, and Council Members Carrie Slaughter, Helen Fisicaro, and Joanne F. del Rosario were present.
Staff Present – City Manager Daniel Barros, City Attorney Christopher Diaz, Chief of Police John Munsey, City Planner Farhad Mortazavi, Interim Administrative Services Director Stuart Schillinger, Recreation Services Manager Angelika Abellana, Interim City Clerk Abigail Dometita, and Administrative Technician Shelby Wright 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, “No action was taken at tonight’s closed session.”
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Goodwin 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 del Rosario moved to adopt the agenda; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez and carried by the following vote:
Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
Aye No Abstain Not Participating
John Irish Goodwin, Mayor ✓
Ken Gonzalez ✓
Carrie Slaughter ✓
Helen Fisicaro ✓
Joanne F. del Rosario ✓
5 0
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PRESENTATIONS
▪ The Mayor read a proclamation in honor of March 2024 as Women’s History Month.
• Recreation Services Manager Angelika Abellana presented the award recipients of the 100th Year Anniversary Coloring Contest:
• Ages 5 and under:
o Angelo Acosta
o Juliet Jacildo
o Ava Sanz
• Ages 6-8:
o Holly Hartdegen
o Cilolee Lee
o Yuri Young
• Ages 9-12:
o Georgia Milo
o Alexander Yohannes
o Aiden Acierto-Sansano
• Ages 13 and up:
o Allison Mercado
The Mayor called for a short break at 7:11 p.m. for pictures in honor of the award recipients. The meeting resumed at 7:19 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Goodwin opened the public comment period at 7:19 p.m. and seeing no one request to speak, he closed the public comment period.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Motion to Accept the Minutes from the February 28, 2024 Regular Meeting.
3. Motion to Approve Report of Checks Paid for February 2024.
4. Motion Accepting the 2023 Surplus Land Annual Inventory Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378.
5. Motion Accepting the 2023 Annual Report on the Implementation of the General Plan, Including the Housing Element Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378.
Action: Vice Mayor Gonzalez moved to approve consent calendar items #2 through 5; 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
John Irish Goodwin, Mayor ✓
Ken Gonzalez ✓
Carrie Slaughter ✓
Helen Fisicaro ✓
Joanne F. del Rosario ✓
5 0
NEW BUSINESS
6. 2024 ADULT HOLIDAY PARTY
Recreation Services Manager Angelika Abellana presented the staff report. The Mayor opened the public comment period at 7:29 p.m. and seeing no one request to speak, he closed the public comment period. Council discussion followed.
Action: Council Member Fisicaro moved to Direct the City Manager to: (1) Plan and Coordinate an Adult Holiday Event in December 2024; (2) Set the Participation Fee for the Adult Holiday Party at $15 for Adults and $10 for Seniors and Disabled as Authorized Under Colma Administrative Code Section 2.01.080, All Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15301 And 15323.; 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
John Irish Goodwin, Mayor ✓
Ken Gonzalez ✓
Carrie Slaughter ✓
Helen Fisicaro ✓
Joanne F. del Rosario ✓
5 0
STUDY SESSION
7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
City Manager Daniel Barros presented the staff report. The Mayor opened the public comment period at 7:43 p.m. and seeing no one request to speak, he closed the public comment period. Council discussion followed. At 7:52 p.m. the Mayor invited virtual attendee Felicia Leong, President of the Daly City Colma Chamber of Commerce, to comment on Zoom. She made a few remarks and more Council discussion followed.
This item was for discussion only; no action was taken at this meeting.
COUNCIL CALENDARING
The next Regular Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 7pm.
REPORTS
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City Manager Daniel Barros gave an update on the following topics:
▪ Home Depot has been issued a permit for temporary shoring. The Town will review a permit for a permanent fix once the temporary work is completed. ▪ F Street Wall Mural is more than 70% finished. Recognition goes to the Public Works Maintenance department and PD for assisting in the lane closure on F St. ▪ New concrete, graffiti-coated benches, picnic tables, and trash cans will be installed at Sterling Park.
Mayor Goodwin reported he recently met with BART representatives to discuss constituents’ complaints regarding trash in the area.
Vice Mayor Gonzalez shared information regarding a battery backup storage conference at the Cow Palace next Wednesday.
ADJOURNMENT AND CLOSE IN MEMORY
Mayor Goodwin adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m. in memory of Luis del Rosario, Jr. eldest brother of Council Member del Rosario.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita
Interim City Clerk