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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, September 10, 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, Assistant City Attorney Robert Murillo II, Chief of Police John Munsey, Administrative Services Director Nathan Bassett, Director of Planning and Public Works Brad Donohue, City Planner Farhad Mortazavi, Human Resources Manager 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 del Rosario, seconded by Council Member Walsh, 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
• Honor Roll Students Recognition
Mayor Gonzalez recognized the following honor roll students:
Aiden Acierto-Sansano
Aubriana Augustine
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Anaiya Barnes
Mikki Catimbang
Franco Dias
Mariano Dias
Lucas Flores
Katie Juarez Gonzalez
Matthew Juarez Gonzalez
Amabel Linares
Anyeli Martinez Alfaro
Yuliana Martinez Alfaro
Eitan Monteron Meraz
Mia Myvett
Miguel Navarro, Jr.
Sebastian Pape
Jacob Plancarte Gonzalez
Penelope Portillo
Katelyn Rangel
Maximiliano Salinas
Ethan Sunga
Delilah Trejo
Vernice Wang
Jayden Wang
Council congratulated the students and presented certificates and Colma-branded gifts.
Mayor Gonzalez called for a brief recess at 7:11 p.m. for photographs and cupcakes. The meeting reconvened at 7:17 p.m.
• Proclamation Recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Vice Mayor Slaughter read the proclamation recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and invited San Mateo County Behavioral Health Commissioner Michael Lim and Youth Action Board Advisor Violet Schuler to the podium. Mayor Gonzalez and Vice Mayor Slaughter presented the proclamation, after which Michael Lim and Violet Schuler offered brief remarks.
• Proclamation Recognizing September 11 as Patriot Day
Mayor Gonzalez read the proclamation recognizing September 11 as Patriot Day.
• Proclamation Recognizing September 15 – October 15, 2025 as Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month
Vice Mayor Slaughter read the proclamation recognizing September 15 – October 15, 2025 as Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no Public Comments.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the August 27, 2025 Regular Meeting 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 ✓
5 0
PUBLIC HEARING
2. TOWN HALL YEAR END CLOSURE
Human Resources Manager Rumayor presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council Member Fisicaro asked questions.
Human Resources Manager Rumayor and City Manager Barros answered her questions.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Fisicaro, seconded by Mayor Gonzalez, to adopt Resolution 2025-30 Amending Subchapter 3.06, Leaves, by Adding a New Section 3.06.100 Town Hall Year End Closure to the Public; Use of Leaves, to the Colma Administrative Code 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
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NEW BUSINESS
3. AXON SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT APPROVAL FOR THE ACQUISITION OF DRONES
Chief Munsey presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council questions and comments followed.
Chief Munsey answered their questions.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Fisicaro, seconded by Vice Mayor Slaughter, to Adopt Resolution 2025-31 Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Sole Source Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., to Purchase and Maintain Body Worn Cameras, In Car Cameras, Tasers, Drones (Unmanned Aerial Systems), and Electronic Evidence Storage; and Allowing the Purchase and Use of Drones.
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 September 24, 2025. The Mayor stated that he will not be in attendance for that meeting.
REPORTS
Mayor/Council Reports
Council Member Fisicaro reported that the Colma Creek Committee has paid off a $12 million loan and is now debt-free. She noted that future projects are planned for the portion of the Creek near South San Francisco, where flooding has been observed.
Committee Reports
There were no reports.
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City Manager Reports
City Manager Barros reported the following:
• City Manager Barros introduced Administrative Services Director Bassett. Director Basset offered brief remarks; Council welcomed him to the Town. • Colma Community Center floor renovation is complete, and it reopened Monday. Pickleball lines have been permanently painted, and the conference room flooring has been upgraded to hardwood. The conference room is available for rental, with additional cosmetic upgrades planned in coordination with Recreation staff. • Discussions with Republic Services regarding the credit for missed services are ongoing and nearing conclusion. The item will be brought to Council soon for final action. • The RFP for the ERP system was released on September 5. October 8th is the deadline for prospective bidders.
Council Member Fisicaro stated that shortly after the previous Council meeting, during which the Republic Services franchise agreement was discussed, residents received a letter from Republic Services announcing a rate increase. She noted that a Republic Services representative should have attended the prior meeting to inform residents and expressed concern over their lack of communication. City Manager Barros responded that the discrepancy had been communicated to Republic Services at that time.
ADJOURNMENT AND CLOSE IN MEMORY
Mayor Gonzalez adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m. in memory of Thomas Joseph Everette, Armando Morales Olivas and Charlie Kirk.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita, CMC
Deputy City Clerk