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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, April 23, 2025
Closed Session – 6:00 PM
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 and Council Members Helen Fisicaro, Joanne F. del Rosario, and Thomas Walsh
Council Absent – Vice Mayor Carrie Slaughter
Staff Present – City Manager Daniel Barros, City Attorney Christopher Diaz, Police Commander Sherwin Lum, Director of Planning and Public Works Brad Donohue, City Planner Farhad Mortazavi, Recreation Services Manager Angelika Abellana, Finance Consultant Stuart Schillinger, City Clerk Michelle Estabillo, and Deputy City Clerk Abigail Dometita
Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Gonzalez stated that direction was given to staff at the end of 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
Ken Gonzalez, Mayor
Carrie Slaughter
Helen Fisicaro
Joanne F. del Rosario
Thomas Walsh
4 0
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Gonzalez read a proclamation recognizing April 25, 2025 as National Arbor Day.
AGENDA ITEM #1
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no Public Comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the April 9, 2025 Regular Meeting
2. Motion to Approve Report of Checks Paid for March 2025
3. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-11 Adjusting Salary for Part-Time Staff to Meet the Minimum Wage Requirement Set Forth by the State of California and Amending the Salary Schedule Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
4. Motion to Accept Informational Report on Recreation Department Program, Activities, Events, and Trips for the First Quarter of 2025
5. Motion Approving Bid Document Package and Authorizing Staff to Solicit Formal Bids for the 2024-2025 Slurry Seal Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Changes to the Plan Documents as Needed or Required
There were no Public Comments.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Walsh, seconded by Council Member del Rosario, 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
Helen Fisicaro
Joanne F. del Rosario
Thomas Walsh
4 0
NEW BUSINESS
6. FY2024-25 Annual Investment Report
Finance Consultant Schillinger presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council questions and comments followed.
Finance Consultant Schillinger responded to Council questions.
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Action: A motion was made by Council Member Fisicaro, seconded by Council Member del Rosario, to adopt Resolution 2025-12 to (1) Transfer $5,000,000 from the General Checking Account and Invest the Additional Funds with Bank of NY Mellon/Pershing with Multi-Bank Securities Purchasing US Treasury Bonds Offerings and (2) Amend Colma Administrative Code Section 4.02.070, Relating to the Summary of Investment Parameters and Additional Limits Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378; and Accept the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Investment Report Through December 31, 2024 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
Helen Fisicaro
Joanne F. del Rosario
Thomas Walsh
4 0
7. 2025 Adult Holiday Event
Recreation Services Manager Abellana presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council questions and comments followed noting a consensus on South San Francisco Conference Center as the venue of choice.
Recreation Services Manager Abellana responded to Council questions.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Walsh, seconded by Council Member Fisicaro, to Direct the City Manager to Plan and Coordinate an Adult Holiday Event in December 2025 and Set the Participation Fees for the Adult Holiday Party at $15 for Adults and $10 for Seniors and Disabled as Authorized Under Colma Administrative Code Section 2.01.080 All Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15301 and 15323.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
Aye No Abstain Not Participating
Ken Gonzalez, Mayor
Carrie Slaughter
Helen Fisicaro
Joanne F. del Rosario
Thomas Walsh
4 0
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8. New Fare Gates at Colma BART Station
City Manager Barros presented the staff report.
Written public comment was received from Resident John Goodwin which was distributed to City Council and included in the agenda packet.
Council questions and comments followed.
City Manager Barros responded to Council questions.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Walsh, seconded by Council Member del Rosario, to Direct the City Manager Not to Engage in Negotiations for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of San Mateo to Reimburse the County for Any Costs Not Secured by Grant Funding for the Installation of 15 New Fare Gates at the Colma BART Station.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
Aye No Abstain Not Participating
Ken Gonzalez, Mayor
Carrie Slaughter
Helen Fisicaro
Joanne F. del Rosario
Thomas Walsh
4 0
COUNCIL CALENDARING
Mayor Gonzalez announced the following:
• There is a Special Meeting on April 30 for the Israeli Flag Raising. • The next Regular Council meeting will be on May 14, 2025.
REPORTS
• Mayor/Council Reports
Council Member Fisicaro stated volunteers are needed for a Veterans brunch event scheduled for May 14, 2025.
• Committee Reports
There were no Committee reports.
• City Manager Report
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City Manager Barros announced that April 24th marks early bird registration for the Recreation Department’s Summer Camp Program. He also reminded everyone that April 26th is the Town Garage Sale from 9AM – 5PM and Junk in the Truck from 9AM – 1PM at the Colma Community Center. In addition, City Manager Barros announced the Town will be hosting a Community Meeting regarding the Daylighting Law (AB 413) on April 30th from 6 – 7:30PM. The public is invited to provide input, make comments and ask questions. Finally, he announced that Comcast will restore certain channels that were originally removed from the residential package available to Colma residents upon a recent agreement renewal. The restoration is upcoming and will be announced to residents via social media and LiveWire newsletter.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gonzalez adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita
Deputy City Clerk