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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
City Council of the Town of Colma
Town Hall Council Chamber
1198 El Camino Real, Colma CA
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
CLOSED SESSION – 6:00 PM
REGULAR SESSION – 7:00 PM
At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Goodwin announced technical difficulties with the Zoom platform and called for a brief recess to address the issue. As staff was unable to resolve the technical issues, the meeting in the Council Chambers proceeded without Zoom as allowed for by the agenda cover.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Goodwin called the meeting to order at 7:08 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, Director of Planning and Public Works Brad Donohue, Interim Administrative Services Director Stuart Schillinger, Sustainability Coordinator Kathleen Gallagher, 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.
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 recognition of Arbor Day
▪ The Mayor read a proclamation in recognition of National Poetry Month, and invited Victoria Magbilang of the Daly City Public Library Associates and Daly City Youth Poet Laureate Olivia Leroy to accept the proclamation.
• The Mayor recognized resident Aaron Lopez who was in attendance. He was presented with a certificate in honor of his selfless act of kindness towards his elderly neighbors in need.
• Chief of Police John Munsey introduced and swore in Officer Masashi Matsumoto, Community Service Officer Danilo Talavera, and Police Explorer Dylan Pon.
The Mayor called for a short break at 7:23 p.m. for pictures; the meeting resumed at 7:36 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Goodwin opened the public comment period at 7:37 p.m. and the following people made public comment:
• Mary Brodzin, resident
• Fred L., member of public
The Mayor closed the public comment period at 7:43 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Motion to Accept the Minutes from the March 27, 2024 Regular Meeting.
3. Motion to Accept the Minutes from the April 2, 2024 Special Meeting.
4. Motion to Accept the Minutes from the April 10, 2024 Special Meeting.
5. Motion to Approve Report of Checks Paid for March 2024.
6. Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Resource Conservation District to Assist the Town in Meeting Senate Bill 1383 Requirements for Procuring Organic Waste Materials Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15308.
Action: Council Member del Rosario moved to approve consent calendar items #2 through 6; 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
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PUBLIC HEARING
7. COLMA MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT RELATING TO THE TOWN SEAL City Attorney Christopher Diaz presented the staff report. The Mayor opened the public comment period at 7:51 p.m. and seeing no one request to speak, he closed the public comment period. Council discussion followed.
Action: Council Member Fisicaro moved to Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Colma Municipal Code to Add a New Subchapter 1.19, Relating to the Town Seal/Logo, Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378; 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
NEW BUSINESS
8. POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR SOLAR INSTALLATION
Sustainability Manager Kathleen Gallagher and Program Manager Peter Levitt of Peninsula Clean Energy presented the staff report. The Mayor opened the public comment period at 8:12 p.m. and seeing no one request to speak, he closed the public comment period.
Council discussion followed. At 8:22 p.m. the Council invited Director of Planning and Public Works Brad Donohue to answer a few questions; he answered their questions.
Action: The Mayor announced, “No action will be taken on this item.”
COUNCIL CALENDARING
The next Regular Meeting will be on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7 p.m.
REPORTS
City Manager Daniel Barros gave an update on the following topics:
▪ Ribbon Cutting of the F Street Wall Mural on April 10, 2024 marked the completion of the project.
▪ Summer Camp registration opens today.
▪ Dia de los Ninos - April 30
▪ Colma Blood Drive - May 4, 9-1pm
Mayor Goodwin invited the public to the Colma Fire Polenta Chicken Dinner on April 27, 3:30-7:30pm. He also requested that the Town’s policy to fly various commemorative flags in lieu of the Town of Colma flag be agendized for the next council meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT AND CLOSE IN MEMORY
Mayor Goodwin adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. in memory of Karen Gatton, youngest sister of Council Member Fisicaro.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita
Interim City Clerk