Minutes, regular meeting — Colma City Council, June 26, 2024

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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, June 26, 2024
Regular Session – 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, Helen Fisicaro, and Joanne F. del Rosario 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, Recreation Services Manager Angelika Abellana, City Clerk Michelle Estabillo, and Administrative Technician Shelby Wright
Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Action: A motion was made by Council Member del Rosario, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to adopt the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Goodwin recognized Charles Cannon.
Mayor Goodwin proclaimed June 2024 as Pride Month.
Mayor Goodwin proclaimed June 16-22, 2024 as Mosquito Control Awareness Week.

Dr. Rachel Curtis-Robles from the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District accepted the proclamation and provided a few remarks.

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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no Public Comments.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the June 5, 2024 Special Meeting

2. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the June 12, 2024 Regular Meeting

3. Motion to Approve Report of Checks Paid for May

4. Annual Update on Military Equipment Pursuant to AB 481 a. Motion to Approve an “Annual Military Equipment Use Inventory Report,” Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(B)(3); and
b. Motion to Renew Ordinance No. 811 Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(B)(3).

5. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
a. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2024-15 Calling and Giving Notice of the General Municipal Election to be Held on November 5, 2024, for the Election of Three City Council Members, Requesting the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County to Consolidate Said Election With the Statewide General Election of Same Date Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10403 and Related Matters; and
b. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2024-16 Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

6. FY 2024-25 Appropriations (GANN) Limit
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2024-17 Adopting the FY 2024-25 Appropriations (GANN) Limit Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 153783

7. Adoption of Salary Schedule
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2024-18 Adopting the Salary Schedule as of June 26, 2024 Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
Action: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, seconded by Council Member Slaughter, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:

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PUBLIC HEARING

8.FY 24-25 PROPOSED BUDGET
a.Consider: Motion to Adopt a Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Inclusion of the Trash Capture Project in the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378 (Mayor Goodwin recused)
Mayor Goodwin stated he is recusing from this agenda item due to a conflict of interest as his primary residence is located near the project and stated that Vice Mayor Gonzalez will preside over this agenda item. Mayor Goodwin left the dais at 7:29 p.m.

Vice Mayor Gonzalez opened Public Comment. There was no Public Comment received.

There were no Council questions and comments.

Action: A motion was made by Council Member Fisicaro, seconded by Council Member Slaughter, to adopt Resolution 2024-19 appropriating funds for the inclusion of the Trash Capture Project in the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-205 pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378. The motion carried by the following vote:

Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
Aye No Abstain Not Participating
John Irish Goodwin, Mayor 
Ken Gonzalez, Vice Mayor 
Carrie Slaughter 
Helen Fisicaro 
Joanne F. del Rosario 
4 0
Mayor Goodwin returned to the dais at 7:30 p.m.
b.Consider: Motion to Adopt a Resolution Appropriating Funds and Adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378.

City Manager Barros presented the proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Mayor Goodwin opened Public Comment. There was no Public Comment received.

Council questions and comments followed.

City Manager Barros responded to Council questions.

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Action: A motion was made by Council Member Slaughter, seconded by Council Member del Rosario, to adopt Resolution 2024-20 appropriating funds and adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15378. The motion carried by the following vote:

9. ENGINEER’S REPORT OF SANITARY SEWER SERVICE CHARGES FOR FY 2023-24 Community Development Director Donohue presented this agenda item.

Council questions and comments followed.

Community Development Director Donohue responded to Council questions.

Mayor Goodwin opened Public Comment. There was no Public Comment received.

City Attorney Diaz noted that the Council will be considering a revised resolution to reflect two protests that were received after the Council meeting agenda was published.

Action: A motion was made by Council Member Fisicaro, seconded by Vice Mayor Gonzalez, to adopt Resolution 2024-21 overruling protests to and adopting Engineer’s Report on Sewer Services Charges for Fiscal Year 2024-25, to direct the City Engineer to file a copy of the Engineer’s Report with the San Mateo County Tax Collector, and to authorize the County Tax Collector to place the charges on the Property Tax Roll pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15301 and 15378. The motion carried by the following vote:

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NEW BUSINESS

10. SALES TAX BALLOT MEASURE
a. Consider: Motion to Adopt a Resolution Calling for the Placement of a General Tax Measure on the Ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election for the Submission to the Qualified Voters of an Ordinance to Enact a General Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax) at the Rate of One Half Cent (1/2¢) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378;
b. Consider: Motion to Adopt a Resolution Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 5, 2024 with the Statewide General Election to be Held on that Date Pursuant to §10403 of the Elections Code Regarding a Town Measure Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378;
c. Consider: Motion to Adopt a Resolution Providing for the Filing of Primary and Rebuttal Arguments and Setting Rules for the Filing of Written Arguments Regarding a Town Measure to be Submitted at the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378.

City Manager Barros presented this agenda item.

Council questions followed.

City Attorney Diaz responded to Council questions.

Mayor Goodwin opened Public Comment. There was no Public Comment received.

Action: A motion was made by Mayor Goodwin, seconded by Council Member del Rosario, to adopt Resolution 2024-22 calling for the placement of a General Tax Measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election for the submission to the qualified voters of an Ordinance to enact a General Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax) at the rate of one half cent (1/2¢) pursuant to CEAQ Guideline 15378. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Action: A motion was made by Council Member Slaughter, seconded by Council Member del Rosario, to adopt Resolution 2024-23 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024 with the Statewide General Election to be held on that date pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code regarding a Town Measure pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378. The motion carried by the following vote:

Action: A motion was made by Council Member Fisicaro, seconded by Council Member del Rosario, to adopt Resolution 2024-24 providing for the filing of Primary and Rebuttal Arguments and setting rules for the filing of Written Arguments regarding a Town Measure to be submitted at the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15378, and to designate Mayor Goodwin and Council Member del Rosario as authors of the Primary and Rebuttal Arguments. The motion carried by the following vote:

COUNCIL CALENDARING
The next Regular Meeting will be on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

REPORTS
City Manager Barros provided an update on the Raising Cane’s project at 280 Metro Center. He also announced that the Town’s 100th Anniversary Parade and Community Fair is on July 13 from 10:30-3:00 p.m. Lastly, City Manager Barros noted that the Town in collaboration with ALLICE Kumares & Kumpares is presenting a training on Intimate Partner Violence on July 11 at 3:30 p.m. at the Colma Community Center.

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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goodwin adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m. in memory of Don Smith and Willie Mays.

Respectfully submitted,

Michelle Estabillo, MMC
City Clerk

Colma City CouncilJune 26, 2024

Colma City Council
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