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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, May 28, 2025
Regular Session – 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor Slaughter called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Council Present – Vice Mayor Carrie Slaughter and Council Members Helen Fisicaro, Joanne F. del Rosario and Thomas Walsh
Council Absent – Mayor Ken Gonzalez
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, Human Resources Analyst Juan Rumayor, 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 Council Member Walsh, seconded by Council Member del Rosario 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
Chief Munsey introduced and swore in two new Explorers Brian Ferreira and Daniel Ferreira.
Vice Mayor Slaughter called for a brief recess for photos and resumed the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
Vice Mayor Slaughter read proclamations recognizing the following:
AGENDA ITEM #1
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• May 18-24, 2025 as National Public Works Week
To accept the proclamation, the Vice Mayor invited Brad Donohue, Director of Planning and Public Works, to the podium. Director Donohue made a few remarks and thanked the Town for its recognition.
• June 15-June 21, 2025 as National Mosquito Control Awareness Week To accept the proclamation, the Vice Mayor invited Laura Walsh and Brian Weber from the San Mateo County Vector Control District to the podium. They made a few remarks and thanked the Town for its recognition. Mr. Weber also gave a short presentation on the District’s functions.
• Honoring Dennis and Helen Fisicaro’s 50th Wedding Anniversary To accept the proclamation, the Vice Mayor invited Dennis and Helen Fisicaro to the podium. They made a few remarks and thanked the Town for its recognition.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were received from the following:
• Resident Alicia Marie Nevarez
• PG&E Government Liason Marjory Ruiz
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the May 14, 2025 Regular Meeting
2. Motion to Approve Report of Checks Paid for April 2025
3. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-14 Establishing the Authorized Subsidy at $56,673.09, With a $4,000 Contingency, for a Total of $60,673.09, for the Water Conservation Incentive Program in Fiscal Year 2025-26 Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15378, 15307, and 15308 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 ✓
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PUBLIC HEARING
4. AB 2651: PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF STAFFING VACANCIES AND RECRUITMENT
EFFORTS
Human Resources Analyst Juan Rumayor presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council discussion followed.
No City Council action was taken for this item.
STUDY SESSION
5. FY 2025-2026 PROPOSED MANAGER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
City Manager Barros presented the staff report.
He clarified that the budget for the Police Drone Program will be shifted from the CIP to the operating budget, as the vendor supplying the tasers and cameras—already funded through operations—will also provide the drones. Including the drones in the existing contract makes the operational budget a more appropriate funding source.
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.
COUNCIL CALENDARING
Vice Mayor Slaughter announced the following:
• There will be a Special Council meeting on June 11, 2025 at 9:30 am for the Philippine Flag Raising.
• The next Regular Council meeting will be on June 11, 2025.
REPORTS
Mayor/Council Reports
• Council Member Fisicaro announced volunteers will be needed for the veteran’s event on June 19 at 11 a.m. hosted by the Elks Lodge. She also announced in August an ice cream event will be held for the veterans as well.
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Committee Reports
There were no reports.
City Manager Reports
City Manager Barros reported on the following:
• Blood Drive at Colma Community Center on May 31 from 9-2 p.m. • CPR/First Aid Class at Colma Community Center on May 31 from 11-1p.m. • Town upgraded the bulk agreement with Comcast/Xfinity to the Ultimate X1 Package. The new upgrade may not take effect on certain cable boxes. Residents are invited to swap their old box with the appropriate one at the Xfinity Store at the Serramonte Center. In addition, the Town will host a Swap Event at Town Hall on June 4 from 3-7 p.m. and June 5 from 10-2 p.m. where residents can trade the old box with a new one and speak to a Comcast representative on site. More information can be found in the LiveWire or on the Town’s website.
ADJOURNMENT AND CLOSE IN MEMORY
Vice Mayor Slaughter adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m. in memory of San Francisco Fire Battalion Chief Julio Delucchi.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita
Deputy City Clerk