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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF COLMA
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Closed Session – 6:00 PM
Regular Session – 7:00 PM
The City Council meeting will be held in person in the City Council Chambers. The Town will only accept public comments from the public attending in person and will not accept public comments via Zoom.
As a courtesy and technology permitting, the meeting can also be viewed /heard via Zoom Video Conference, but no public comment will be allowed or accepted by the Town via Zoom. The Town cannot guarantee that the public’s access to Zoom will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time. In those instances, so long as the public may still attend the meeting in person, the meeting will continue, even if the public is unable to view/hear or otherwise access the meeting via Zoom.
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CLOSED SESSION – 6:00 PM
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
One Potential Case
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
• Proclamation in Recognition of Arboretum Day
• Proclamation in Recognition of Veterans Day
• Halloween House Decorating Contest Award Recipients
• Annual Employee Appreciation Presentation
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments on the Consent Calendar and Non-Agenda Items will be heard at this time. Comments on Agenda Items will be heard when the item is called.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the October 22, 2025 Regular Meeting
STUDY SESSION
2. DISCUSSION ON THE CREATION OF THE CULTURE AND ARTS COMMISSION
The City Council will be asked to provide direction to staff on potentially returning with an agenda item to either form a Culture and Arts Standing Council Subcommittee or a new Cultural and Arts Committee or Commission potentially comprised of community residents.
REPORTS
Mayor/City Council
City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes – Regular Meeting 10.22.25 Page 1 of 3
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, October 22, 2025
Regular Session – 7:00 PM
P
LEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Gonzalez called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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ouncil Present – Mayor Ken Gonzalez, Vice Mayor Carrie Slaughter and Council Members Helen Fisicaro, Joanne F. del Rosario, and Thomas Walsh C
ouncil Absent – None
St
aff Present – City Manager Daniel Barros, City Attorney Christopher Diaz, Chief of Police John Munsey, Administrative Services Director Nathan Bassett, City Planner Farhad Mortazavi, Associate Planner II Savannah Dukes, and City Clerk Michelle Estabillo C
ouncil recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
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DOPTION OF THE AGENDA
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ction: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Slaughter, seconded by Councilmember del Rosario, to adopt the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
N
ame 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
P
RESENTATIONS
• City Planner Farhad Mortazavi introduced Associate Planner II Savannah Dukes. • M
ayor Gonzalez read the proclamation recognizing November as Native American Heritage Month and presented it to Sylvia Payne, Regent of the San Andreas Lake Chapter NSDAR, w
ho offered brief remarks in appreciation.
AGENDA ITEM #1
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Th
om Taylor provided comment about Agenda Item 6 regarding the Colma Creek Trash Capture Project. City Manager Barros responded to his comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the October 8, 2025 Regular Meeting 2 . Motion to Approve the Minutes of the October 9, 2025 Special Meeting 3 . Motion to Approve Report of Checks Paid for September 2025 4 . Motion to Adopt a Resolution Adjusting Salary for Part-Time Staff to Meet the Minimum Wage Requirement Set Forth by the State of California and Amending the Salary Schedule Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
5 . Motion to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Funding Agreement with the United States Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning and Demonstration Grant Awarded for Updating Colma Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Speed Management Program Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15306
6 . Motion to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Design Services with Black and Veatch Corporation for the Extra Design Work for the Colma Creek Trash Capture Project and Approve a Project Design Contingency in an Amount of $100,000 That is Managed by the City Manager Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15306
Action: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Slaughter Fisicaro, seconded by Councilmember Walsh, to approve the Consent Calendar.
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he motion carried by the following vote:
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ame 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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STUDY SESSION
5. LED R
EADER BOARD SIGNS
C
ity Manager Barros introduced Principal Planner Lorraine Weiss who presented the staff report.
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here were no Public Comments.
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ouncil questions and commented followed.
Cit
y Manager Barros, City Attorney Diaz, and Ms. Weiss responded to Council questions.
D
irection was given to staff to come back with renderings of proposed signs for Colma Community Center and the Police Department.
C
OUNCIL CALENDARING
M
ayor Gonzalez announced the next Regular Council meeting will be on October 22, 2025.
REP
ORTS
Mayor/Council Reports
There were no reports.
Committee Reports
There were no reports.
City Manager Reports
City Manager Barros reported the following:
• Trunk or Treat on October 24 at the Colma Community Center • Family Pumpkin Party on October 27 at the Colma Community CenterHalloween Movie Night on October 31, 2025 at the Colma Community Center
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gonzalez adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m. in memory of Barbara O’Brien and Carol E.
Zidrich
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espectfully submitted,
M
ichelle Estabillo, MMC
City Clerk
Staff Report – Culture and Arts Committee Study Session Page 1 of 3
STAFF REPORT
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Dan Barros, City Manager
MEETING DATE: November 12, 2025
SUBJECT: Potential Formation of Culture and Arts Council Subcommittee or Committee of Community Residents
RECOMMENDATION
None. This item is a study session. Council is being asked to provide staff with comments, questions, and direction.
BACKGROUND
The Town of Colma currently has only one (1) City Council standing subcommittee formed as the Economic Development Committee (EDC) in March of 2024. The EDC was established to aid and guide initiatives of economic development outlined by the Town’s Strate gic Plan. The current EDC is comprised of two councilmembers, Vice -Mayor Carrie Slaughter and Councilmember Joanne del Rosario.
Similarly, the Town has an increasing amount of initiatives in the newly adopted 2025 -2027 Strategic Plan centering around Culture and Art initiatives. In addition to the Strategic Plan, The Town has also received an increase in inquiries from the public for additional cultural celebrations and recognitions.
Therefore, the question before the City Council is whether it wants to provide direction to staff to return with an agenda item where the City Council can formally establish either a new City Council standing subcommittee comprised of two councilmembers, or a larger committee or commission potentially comprised of Town residents and/or business owners.
ANALYSIS
Culture and Arts serve as living reflections of a town’s history, preserving the stories, traditions, and values that shaped its identity. Through local art, music, and festivals, communities celebrate their heritage while keeping it vibrant for future generations. Historic architecture, public murals, and performances connect people to their shared past, creating pride and belonging. As the Town evolves, the arts help bridge old and new, inspiring innovation rooted in tradition. By investing in culture and creativity, a town not only honors its heritage but also builds a dynamic future where community spirit continues to thrive.
AGENDA ITEM #2
Staff Report – Culture and Arts Committee Study Session Page 2 of 3 Any proposed subcommittee of the City Council or larger committee formed will serve the purpose of establishing a recommended set of criteria that is in parallel with the Town’s values and guides the following initiatives, but is not limited to:
• Murals
• Public Art
• Sculptures
• Memorial Benches/Trees
• Cultural/Religious Celebrations
• Flag Raising Ceremonies
• Branding and Marketing
There are two options for the formation of a new Culture and Arts Committee. The two options are as follows:
• OPTION 1: Council could elect to establish a City Council standing Culture and Arts Subcommittee. The standing subcommittee would remain ongoing for the foreseeable future as the topic of Culture and Arts remains a relevant component of both present and future Town initiatives. The Subcommittee would be comprised of two council members working with Town staff. In this scenario, the committee would be legally required to comply with the Brown Act as any subcommittee of the City Council with ongoing subject matter jurisdiction must comply with the Brown Act’s open meeting requirements.
• OPTION 2: Council could elect to establish a separate Culture and Arts Committee comprised solely of non councilmembers. However, unlike option 1, this option would include members of the public, either residents and/or business owners potentially per direction of the City Council. This option would in essence create a separate “legislative body” as defined by the Brown Act. As the City Council would create this separate Committee, the Committee would be required to comply with the Brown Act as any separate legislative body created by the City Council is subject to the Brown Act. In addition to compliance with the Brown Act, staff may need to establish formal committee Bylaws.
Council Adopted Values
The formation of a Culture and Arts subcommittee of the Council or larger committee of community residents is in line with the City Council’s VISION. The Culture and Arts Committee reflects the Town’s vision by shaping a creative path toward the future—one that values imagination, inclusivity, and community connection.
FISCAL IMPACT
None at this time, other than potential staff cost with implementing the Council’s direction to form a subcommittee or larger committee.
Alternatives
Staff Report – Culture and Arts Committee Study Session Page 3 of 3 The City Council could choose not to create a new City Council subcommittee, or larger committee of community residents.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The City Council’s discussion of the proposed Culture and Arts Committee is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378 as it would constitute organizational or administrative that do not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
CONCLUSION
The City Council should discuss the various options and provide staff with direction.