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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, January 8, 2025
Regular Session – 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Gonzalez called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Council Present – Mayor Ken Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Carrie Slaughter and Councilmembers Helen Fisicaro, Joanne F. del Rosario, and Thomas Walsh Council Absent – None
Staff Present – City Manager Daniel Barros, City Attorney Christopher Diaz, Chief of Police John Munsey, City Planner Farhad Mortazavi, Administrative Services Director Renee Eshun, Recreation Manager Angelika Abellana, City Clerk Michelle Estabillo, and Deputy City Clerk Abigail Dometita
Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Action: A motion was made by Councilmember del Rosario, seconded by Vice Mayor Slaughter, to adopt the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
Aye No Abstain Not Participating
Ken Gonzalez, Vice Mayor
Carrie Slaughter
Helen Fisicaro
Joanne F. del Rosario
Thomas Walsh
5 0
PRESENTATIONS
Holiday House Decorating Contest Winners
Recreation Manager Angelika Abellana and Sarah Prescott, representative from Republic Services, recognized the winners of the Holiday House Decorating Contest:
Sterling Park Neighborhood: Rivera Family
Hoffman Neighborhood: Manela Family
Verano Neighborhood: Williams Family
ITEM #1
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Colma Business: Flowerland
Overall Most Festive: Gotelli Family
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Aracely Govea announced that Cypress Lawn is having a Casino Night fundraiser for the Cypress Lawn Heritage Foundation on February 1 at 6:00 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Gonzalez pulled Item #3 for discussion.
1. Motion to approve the minutes of the December 10, 2024 Special Meeting
2. Motion to approve minutes of the December 11, 2024 Regular Meeting
4. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-02 authorizing the City Manager to execute the San Mateo County Operational Area Emergency Services Joint Powers Agreement pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378.
5. Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-03 adding Colma Administrative Code Subchapter 4.05, to add new Lease and Subscription Capitalization Policy pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
There was no Public Comment.
Action: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Slaughter, seconded Councilmember del Rosario, to approve the balance Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
Aye No Abstain Not Participating
Ken Gonzalez, Mayor
Carrie Slaughter, Vice Mayor
Helen Fisicaro
Joanne F. del Rosario
Thomas Walsh
5 0
ITEMS PULLED OFF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Directing Town Staff to Fly Various Commemorative Flags in Lieu of the Town Flag at the Colma Community Center Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15301 and 15378
Mayor Gonzalez requested to add the Mexican Flag to be added to the list of commemorative flags to be flown.
There was no Public Comment.
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Action: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Slaughter, seconded Councilmember Walsh, to adopt Resolution 2025-01 directing Town staff to fly various commemorative flags in lieu of the Town Flag at the Colma Community Center pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15301 and 15378 and directed staff to include the Mexican Flag and to return to Council with a proposed date to fly it. The motion carried by the following vote:
Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
Aye No Abstain Not Participating
Ken Gonzalez, Mayor
Carrie Slaughter, Vice Mayor
Helen Fisicaro
Joanne F. del Rosario
Thomas Walsh
5 0
STUDY SESSION
6. Sterling Park Street Lights
Planning and Public Works Director Brad Donohue presented the staff report.
Council questions and comments followed.
Planning and Public Works Director Donohue and City Manager Dan Barros responded to Council questions.
There was no Public Comment.
By consensus, the Council directed staff to pursue looking into aluminum streetlights for the Sterling Park neighborhood and to determine the timing and costs of installation.
COUNCIL CALENDARING
Mayor Gonzalez announced that the next Regular Council Meeting is on January 22, 2025.
REPORTS
• Mayor/Council Reports
Councilmember Fisicaro thanked the volunteers who assisted with holiday dinner for the residents at Veterans Village on December 23.
• Committee Reports
There were no Committee reports.
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• City Manager Report
City Manager Barros thanked Recreation staff for their hard work last year, especially with the Centennial events. He also reported that the Town was awarded $1.247 million from the San Mateo County Transit Authority for Cycle 7 of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan for Hillside Boulevard. Lastly, City Manager Barros announced that the Town is hosting a Valentines Wine and Canvas night on February 7 as well its first 5k Ghost Run on February 8.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gonzalez adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. in memory of Sandra Moore, Marie Brizuela, the victims of the January 1 New Orleans terrorist attack, and the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Estabillo, MMC
City Clerk