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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, September 25, 2024
Closed Session – 6:00 PM
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, City Planner Farhad Mortazavi, Administrative Services Director Renee Eshun, City Clerk Michelle Estabillo, and Administrative Technician III Abigail Dometita
Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Goodwin stated there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Action: A motion was made by Council Member del Rosario, seconded by Council Member Fisicaro, to adopt the agenda. 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 ✓
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PRESENTATIONS
• Mayor Goodwin recognized September 21 2024 as Armenian Independence Cay.
• Mayor Goodwin proclaimed September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
• Mayor Goodwin proclaimed September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
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• Mayor Goodwin proclaimed September 15-October 15 as Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month.
• Mayor Goodwin recognized Daisy Li of Moonstar Charitable Organization for her efforts in supporting underserved communities.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no Public Comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Goodwin stated that he is recusing himself on Item 3 as there is a potential conflict of interest as his residence is located within 300 feet of the subject property.
1. Motion to Approve the Minutes of the September 11, 2024 Regular Meeting
2. Motion to Approve Report of Checks Paid for August 2024
4. Motion to Adopt Ordinance 822 Amending Subchapter 4.07 of the Colma Municipal Code Relating to Sign Regulations Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378 (second reading)
5. Motion to Adopt Ordinance 823 Amending Section 1.01.050 of the Colma Municipal Code Relating to Town Holidays Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378 (second reading)
6. Motion to Approve the Town’s Response to the Grand Jury Report Dated July 9, 2024, Titled “Restaurant Exteriors: The Neglected Space” Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Fisicaro, seconded Council Member Slaughter, to approve the Consent Calendar. 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 ✓
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3. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2024-33 Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation in the Amount of $890,698 to Provide Consulting Services for Environmental Review, Conceptual Design, Detailed Design, Permitting and Construction Design Support for the Colma Creek Trash Capture Project, Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15306
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Fisicaro, seconded Council Member Slaughter, to adopt Resolution 2024-33 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation in the amount of $890,698 to provide consulting services for environmental review, conceptual design, detailed design, permitting and construction design support for the Colma Creek Trash Capture Project, pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15306. 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 ✓
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NEW BUSINESS
7. Adopt Resolutions Approving Cost of Living Increases for Certain Unrepresented Employees and Adopt the Town’s Salary Schedule (Continued from September 11, 2024)
City Manager Barros provided the staff report.
Council questions and comments followed.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Fisicaro, seconded by Council Member del Rosario, to adopt Resolution 2024-34 approving cost of living salary increases for certain unrepresented employees pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378 effective July 1, 2024. 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 ✓
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Action: A motion was made by Council Member Slaughter, seconded by Council Member del Rosario, to adopt Resolution 2024-35 adopting the salary schedule as of September 25, 2024 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 ✓
5 STUDY SESSION
8. Council Salaries
City Attorney Chris Diaz presented the staff report.
Council questions and comments followed.
By consensus, the Council directed staff to draft an ordinance reflecting a 30% salary increase for Council Members.
COUNCIL CALENDARING
The next Regular Meeting will be on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
REPORTS
Mayor Goodwin stated that campaign signs have been stolen in neighborhoods and urged the public to report thefts.
City Manager Barros announced that the Town’s Recreation Department will be holding a Parol Christmas Lantern Workshop on September 27. He also reported that the Cinema in the Cemetery series begins on Saturday, September 28; Family Kickball will be held on October 5 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Sterling Park Community Center; and that a Candidate Forum will be held on October 8 at the Town Hall Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goodwin adjourned the meeting at 10:04 p.m. in memory of Katherine Crosby and Ted Fang.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Estabillo, MMC
City Clerk