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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 25, 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 7:03 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 Planner Farhad Mortazavi, City Clerk Michelle Estabillo and Deputy City Clerk Abigail Dometita Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Gonzalez announced that no action was taken and that the closed session would continue after the end of the regular session tonight.
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
5 0
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Gonzalez read the proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month.
AGENDA ITEM #1
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Norm Torello from Medical Equipment Loan Program (MELP) gave a presentation on the non- profit organization.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Resident John Goodwin provided public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the June 11, 2025 Special Meeting
2. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the June 11, 2025 Regular Meeting
3. Motion to Approve Report of Checks Paid for May 2025
4. Motion to Adopt Ordinance 826 Amending Section 1.01.050 of the Colma Municipal Code Relating to Town Holidays Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
5. Motion Rejecting All Bids for the 2024-2025 Slurry Seal Project Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15301
6. Motion to Approve an “Annual Military Equipment Use Inventory Report” Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(B)(3); and Motion to Renew Ordinance No. 811 Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(B)(3)
7. Motion Approving Bid Document Package and Authorizing Staff to Solicit Formal Bids for the Lawndale Blvd RRFB Mid-Block Crosswalk and Bike Lane Improvement Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Changes to the Plan Documents as Needed or Required Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15301
8. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-19 Committing to Take Steps Towards Achieving Compliance with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy as a Condition for MTC to Allocate Regional Discretionary Funding Including Town of Colma’s Land Use Density Project There were no Public Comments.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Walsh, seconded by Vice Mayor Slaughter, to approve the Consent Calendar.
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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
9. ASSEMBLY BILL 413 DAYLIGHTING RESIDENTIAL NOTICING
Director Donohue presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council questions and comments followed.
Director Donohue and Deputy City Clerk Dometita responded to Council questions.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member del Rosario, seconded by Council Member Walsh, to approve Residential Noticing of No Parking Zones in Colma’s Neighborhood Districts.
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 1
PUBLIC HEARING
10. FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET
City Manager Barros presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council questions and comments followed.
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City Manager Barros and Deputy City Clerk Dometita responded to Council questions.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Fisicaro, seconded by Council Member Walsh, to approve Resolution 2025-20 Appropriating Funds and Adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal year 2025-2026 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
COUNCIL CALENDARING
Mayor Gonzalez announced the next Regular Council meeting will be on July 9, 2025.
REPORTS
Mayor/Council Reports
Council Member Fisicaro announced the Elks Lodge barbecue tomorrow at 3pm at Veterans Village.
Committee Reports
There were no reports.
City Manager Reports
City Manager Barros reported the following:
• Community Outreach Meetings on June 24th were a success, with 44 participants, residents and developers, attending two sessions. Staff received valuable feedback from the strong turnout.
• On July 7th, the speed hump extension on Mission Road will begin. The humps will not deter use of the bike lane or nearby parking spaces.
• Community Fair is on July 12th at 11 a.m. at the Colma Community Center.
City Clerk Estabillo announced Deputy City Clerk Dometita received the Certified Municipal Clerk designation. Council congratulated her, and she thanked everyone for their support.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gonzalez adjourned the regular meeting at 8:03 p.m. and continued closed session in the staff conference room.
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REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gonzalez announced that no action was taken and adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita, CMC
Deputy City Clerk