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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, June 11, 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, Deputy City Clerk Abigail Dometita and Administrative Technician Shelby Wright Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Action: A motion was made by Council Member 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, Mayor ✓
Carrie Slaughter ✓
Helen Fisicaro ✓
Joanne F. del Rosario ✓
Thomas Walsh ✓
5 0
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Gonzalez read proclamations recognizing the following:
•June 12, 2025 as Philippines Independence Day
•June 19, 2025, “Juneteenth”, as National Independence Day Maureen O’Connor of the Colma Citizens Scholarship Committee presented the Scholarship winners:
AGENDA ITEM #2
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• John Irish Goodwin
• Johathan Sean Feng
• Kalayaan Basto
• Miranda Mercedes Rodriguez
• Grant Alexander Colina
• Liam Finnegan Falcon
• Edward William Hernandez
The Mayor called for a brief break at 7:25 p.m. for photos and refreshments; the meeting resumed at 7:40 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no Public Comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the May 28, 2025 Regular Meeting
2. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-15 Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15301 and 15378
There were no Public Comments.
Action: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Slaughter, 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 ✓
5 0
NEW BUSINESS
3. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
City Manager Barros presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council had no questions or comments.
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Action: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Slaughter, seconded by Council Member Fisicaro, to adopt the following resolutions:
i. Resolution 2025-16 Approving Memorandum of Understanding Between the Town of Colma and the Colma Peace Officers Association for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
ii. Resolution 2025-17 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Town of Colma and the Colma Police Communication/Records Association for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
iii. Resolution 2025-18 Amending Colma Administrative Code Sections 3.02.290 and 3.02.305 Regarding Compensatory Time Off and Retention Pay 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 ✓
5 0
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Fisicaro, seconded by Vice Mayor Slaughter, to introduce Ordinance No. 826 Amending Section 1.01.050 of the Colma Municipal Code Relating to Town Holidays Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378 and Waive Further Reading.
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 ✓
5 0
STUDY SESSION
4. DAYLIGHTING LAW – ASSEMBLY BILL 413
Director Donohue presented the staff report.
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There were no Public Comments.
Council questions and comments followed.
Director Donohue, City Manager Barros, and City Attorney Diaz responded to Council questions.
Direction was given to staff to return the item to the next regular council meeting with a draft timeline and sample materials for public distribution regarding the upcoming red curb installations and potential parking citations in accordance with AB 413.
No City Council action was taken for this item.
COUNCIL CALENDARING
Mayor Gonzalez announced there is a Special Council meeting on June 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Colma Community Center for the Pride Flag Raising. The next Regular Council meeting will be on June 25, 2025.
REPORTS
Mayor/Council Reports
Council Member Fisicaro reported the following:
• Colma Creek Advisory Committee reported that a recent decision regarding a bond was made by OneShoreline without prior notification to the Committee. The Committee requested to be kept informed of future decisions impacting the budget. • Town staff and Council attended a memorial event today at Veteran’s Village to honor six veterans who passed away.
• Elks Lodge BBQ moved from June 19 to June 26; volunteers are needed.
Committee Reports
There were no reports.
City Manager Reports
City Manager Barros reported the following:
• Barbie Movie Night at Colma Community Center on June 20th. • MTC awarded grant funding to BART for the new faregates so negotiating with the County is no longer needed.
• Planning Department will host two Community Outreach Meetings on June 24 (1–3 PM & 5:30–7 PM) at Town Hall. Topics include ADUs, affordable housing, Section 8, supportive housing, and more. Staff will provide info, answer questions, and take feedback.
Council Member Fisicaro congratulated City Manager Barros for graduating from the Leadership Program this past weekend. City Manager Barros thanked the Council for their support and the recognition.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gonzalez adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita
Deputy City Clerk