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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 viewable via Zoom.us
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Goodwin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present – Mayor John Irish Goodwin, Vice Mayor Ken Gonzalez, and Council Members Carrie Slaughter and Helen Fisicaro were present. Council Member Joanne F. del Rosario was absent.
Staff Present – City Manager Daniel Barros, City Attorney Christopher Diaz, Chief of Police John Munsey, Director of Planning and Public Works Brad Donohue, City Planner Farhad Mortazavi, Interim Administrative Services Director Stuart Schillinger, Interim City Clerk Abigail Dometita, Assistant Planner Emma Goldsmith, 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. If there appears to be a large number of speakers, time may be reduced to no less than one minute each, at my discretion.”
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Goodwin asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Council Member Fisicaro requested to pull item #1. The Mayor asked for a motion to adopt the agenda with the requested changes.
Action: Council Member Fisicaro moved to adopt the agenda with the requested changes; 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 ✓
4 0
PRESENTATIONS
• The Mayor recognized Elizabeth Aurora Jenson who was in attendance. She was presented with a certificate in honor of her efforts in uniting her fellow residents; Ms.
Jenson made a few remarks.
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• City Planner Farhad Mortazavi introduced new Assistant Planner Emma Goldsmith. • The Mayor read a proclamation in recognition of Mental Health Month and invited Sofia Recalde, Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Management Analyst in the Office of Diversity and Equity from San Mateo County Health, to accept the proclamation. She made a few remarks at the podium.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Goodwin opened the public comment period at 7:14 p.m. Rowena Meafua of Pacific Islands Together made a comment. He closed the public comment period at 7:20 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. [Pulled from Consent Calendar]
2. Motion to Approve Report of Checks Paid for April 2024.
3. Motion to Adopt 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 (second reading).
4. Motion to Approve the 2023-24 Town of Colma Capital Improvement Project List to Include the Colma Creek Trash Capture Project Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378 and 15306.
1. Motion to Accept the Minutes from the April 24, 2024 Regular Meeting.
Council Member Fisicaro requested a name correction on Item #1 and proposed to the Mayor to approve all consent calendar items together with the requested change; the Mayor agreed.
Action: Council Member Fisicaro moved to approve consent calendar items #1 through 4 with the requested change; 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 ✓ Item #4 Only
Ken Gonzalez ✓
Carrie Slaughter ✓
Helen Fisicaro ✓
Joanne F. del Rosario ✓
4 0
NEW BUSINESS
2. FY 2024-25 WATER CONSERVATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Director of Planning and Public Works Brad Donohue presented the staff report. The Mayor opened the public comment period at 7:30 p.m. and seeing no one request to speak, he closed the public comment period. Council discussion followed.
Action: Council Member Fisicaro moved to Adopt A Resolution Establishing the Authorized Subsidy at $34,448.30, with a $2,000 Contingency, for a Total of $36,448.30, for the Water Conservation Incentive Program in Fiscal Year 2024-25 Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378, 15307, and 15308; the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez 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 ✓
4 0
STUDY SESSION
3. TOWN FLAG POLICY
City Manager Daniel Barros presented the staff report. The Mayor opened the public comment period at 7:34 p.m. A member of the public made a comment. The Mayor closed the public comment period at 7:36 p.m. 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, May 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
REPORTS
City Manager Daniel Barros gave an update on the following topics:
▪ Home Depot parking structure was issued a temporary occupancy permit issued two months ago with approximately four months remaining. Town is waiting for property owner to submit plans for a permanent fix.
▪ CalWater finished installing new water main on D St. and are in the process of testing the pressure and water quality. Following clearance of testing, lateral installation work will resume.
▪ In partnership with the Office of Diversity and Equity, San Mateo County Health, Town Hall will be lit in green lights for the month of May to support Mental Health Month. ▪ Streets Alive Family Field Day – May 11 from 11-2pm.
▪ Senior Prom Luncheon – May 15 from 11-1pm.
▪ Team building, ethics training, and City Manager review closed session is scheduled for May 16.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goodwin adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita
Interim City Clerk