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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, August 27, 2025
Regular Session – 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Gonzalez called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Council Present – Mayor Ken Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Carrie Slaughter and Council Member Helen Fisicaro
Council Absent – Council Members Joanne F. del Rosario and Thomas Walsh
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 Manager Juan Rumayor, Sustainability Manager Kathleen Gallagher, 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 Fisicaro, 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 ✓
3 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments were received from the following:
• Resident and Colma Fire Protection District Representative Gary Srabian • Resident Thom Taylor
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the July 9, 2025 Regular Meeting
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2. Motion to Approve Report of Checks Paid for June 2025 and July 2025
3. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-24 Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Funding Agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the MTC Active Transportation Capital Design Technical Assistance Grant Awarded for the El Camino Real Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15306 in Lieu of 15301
4. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-25 Supporting the El Camino Real Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project and Authorizing the Submittal of an Application for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority’s 2025 Measure A and Measure W Highway Program Call for Projects Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15306
5. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-26 Awarding and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract for the Lawndale Blvd RRFB Mid-Block Crosswalk and Bike Lane Improvement Project to Zara Construction Inc. Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15301
6. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2025-27 Adopting the Salary Schedule Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
There were no Public Comments.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Fisicaro, 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 ✓
Helen Fisicaro ✓
Joanne F. del Rosario ✓
Thomas Walsh ✓
3 0
NEW BUSINESS
7. SECOND AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER
City Attorney Diaz presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council Member Fisicaro directed a question to City Manager Barros; he answered her question.
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Action: A motion was made by Council Member Fisicaro, seconded by Vice Mayor Slaughter, to adopt Resolution 2025-28 Approving the Second Amendment to Employment Contract with Dan Barros to Provide for a Salary Adjustment and Cell Phone Stipend 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 ✓
3 0
8. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES VOTING DELEGATE
City Clerk Estabillo presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council questions and comments followed.
Council Member Fisicaro asked City Manager Barros to inform Council Member Walsh to attend the Conference sessions relevant to smaller cities like Colma, so that Council Member Walsh can report back to the City Council upon his return.
City Clerk Estabillo, City Manager Barros, and City Attorney Diaz responded to Council questions.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Fisicaro, seconded by Vice Mayor Slaughter, to Appoint Council Member Walsh as Voting Delegate with No Alternates to Attend the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference.
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 ✓
3 0
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9. AMENDMENT REPUBLIC SERVICES OF DALY CITY FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
Sustainability Manager Gallagher presented the staff report.
Resident Thom Taylor provided Public Comment.
Council questions and comments followed.
Sustainability Manager Gallagher, Director Donohue, and City Manager Barros responded to Council questions.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Fisicaro, seconded by Vice Mayor Slaughter, to Adopt Resolution 2025-29 Approving the First Amendment to the Franchise Agreement for Recyclables, Organic Waste and Garbage Collection and Processing Services Between Town of Colma and Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC Revising the Term of the Agreement.
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 ✓
3 0
COUNCIL CALENDARING
Mayor Gonzalez announced the next Regular Council meeting will be on September 10, 2025.
REPORTS
Mayor/Council Reports
There were no reports.
Committee Reports
There were no reports.
City Manager Reports
City Manager Barros reported the following:
• The Town has partnered with TextMyGov, a communication tool that government agencies use to connect with residents via text messaging. Residents use TextMyGov by texting a dedicated number to quickly get information with keywords (like “agenda” or “minutes” to receive a link to those items on the Town’s website). Residents can also opt in to receive
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alerts about emergencies, events, or report issues. Staff from the City Manager’s Office, City Clerk’s Office, Recreation Department and Police Department are currently receiving training. Scheduled rollout of this application is slated for October. • We are currently engaged in discussions with Republic Services regarding a potential credit for missed services during the recent labor strike. Preliminary conversations have been favorable, and Staff will provide Council with additional updates as more information becomes available.
• Red curbs have been installed throughout the Town in compliance with AB 413, with the exception of the curb located across Verano. Staff is coordinating with the pavement marking contractor to repaint the affected parking stalls, which will be shifted approximately 5 feet.
• Installation of speed humps and new roadway striping on Mission Road has been completed.
• Pavers at the D St. and Clark Ave. intersection have been repaired. • Community Center floor replacement project, which includes refinishing the floors and baseboards as well as installing hardwood floors in the conference room, commenced this past Monday. The project is scheduled for completion, with the facility reopening for public use, by September 8.
• The Town is in the process of developing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, which is anticipated to be released in the coming weeks. Vendor selection interviews are expected to take place this fall. The project will be overseen by the Town’s new Administrative Services Director, who will assume the role on September 8.
• Annual Town Picnic on Saturday, Sept. 6th from 11 – 3pm. Event is for Town residents only.
Mayor Gonzalez requested that Staff develop an outreach plan to inform residents about the TextMyGov application. City Manager Barros indicated that Staff would prepare an internal implementation plan to ensure residents are properly informed.
Council Member Fisicaro noted the following:
• The Town may have missed an opportunity to relocate the fitness classes from Colma Community Center to Sterling Park during the floor replacement project. • Asked for an update on the Home Depot parking lot structure. • Asked for an update on the light poles replacement.
• CalPERS notified members that the insurance is going up for 2026, and Optum Rx is changing to CVS.
ADJOURNMENT AND CLOSE IN MEMORY
Mayor Gonzalez adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. in memory of Floyd Fleming and Kathi Lee.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita, CMC
Deputy City Clerk