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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, February 12, 2025
Regular Session – 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Gonzalez called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Present – Mayor Ken Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Carrie Slaughter and Council Members 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, Director of Planning and Public Works Brad Donohue, City Engineer Cyrus Kianpour, City Planner Farhad Mortazavi, Administrative Services Director Renee Eshun, City Clerk Michelle Estabillo, and Administrative Technician Abigail Dometita Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Action: A motion was made by Council Member del Rosario, seconded by Council Member Walsh, 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
Mayor Gonzalez read a proclamation recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month.
Chief Munsey gave the annual update on the Police Department.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Resident John Goodwin made a public comment.
AGENDA ITEM #1
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1.Motion to Approve the Minutes from the January 22, 2025 Regular Meeting
2.Motion to Approve and Accept the Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 Pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
3.Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-04 Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Primary Grant Agreement with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Future Measures A and W Funding, Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
4.Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-05 Amending Colma Administrative Code Section
3.05.030 Regarding the Retirement Health Savings Plan Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
5.Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-06 Approving the Fourth Amendment to the Bulk Cable Television Services Agreement with Comcast to Extend the Agreement for Three Years Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
There was no Public Comment.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member del Rosario, seconded by Vice Mayor Slaughter, to approve the 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
NEW BUSINESS
6.FY2024-25 MID-YEAR FINANCIAL UPDATE & BUDGET AMENDMENT Administrative Services Director Renee Eshun presented the staff report.
There were no questions from Council.
There was no Public Comment.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Fisicaro, seconded by Council Member del Rosario, to accept the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Financial Report through December 31, 2024, and authorize a copy to be posted on the Town’s Website and adopt Resolution 2025-07 Appropriating Funds and Amending Budget for the Fiscal Year 204-25 to Increase General Fund
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(11) Appropriation by $261,250 Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378.
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
COUNCIL CALENDARING
Mayor Gonzalez announced that the next Regular Council Meeting is on February 26, 2025.
REPORTS
•Mayor/Council Reports
There were no Mayor/Council reports.
•Committee Reports
There were no Committee reports.
•City Manager Report
City Manager Barros thanked Recreation staff for a successful Ghost Run event on February 8th where he recognized the collaborative efforts from Cypress Lawn Cemetery and Olivet Cemetery. Also, he reported that the Town is working with Precision Concrete Cutting to mitigate trip/fall hazards around Town by shaving down the concrete. City Manager Barros concluded with a caution to residents to be prepared for the imminent rainstorm. He asked if potential hazards are seen to please report them to the Police department or Public Works.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gonzalez adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. in memory of Irma Perdomo and Madeleine Banfield.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita
Deputy City Clerk