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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, January 14, 2026
Regular Session – 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor Fisicaro called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Council Present – Vice Mayor Helen Fisicaro and Council Members Joanne F. del Rosario, Thomas Walsh, and Ken Gonzalez
Council Absent – Mayor Carrie Slaughter
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, Building Official Chai Lor, Principal Planner Lorraine Weiss, Senior Planner Amy Mullay, Facilities Project Manager Patrick Yu, City Clerk Michelle Estabillo, Deputy City Clerk Abigail Dometita, and Recreation Coordinator Daisy Esquivias Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
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
Carrie Slaughter, Mayor
Helen Fisicaro
Joanne F. del Rosario
Thomas Walsh
Ken Gonzalez
4 0
PRESENTATIONS
•Recognition of Colma Historical Association President Maureen O’Connor’s 80th Birthday Vice Mayor Fisicaro congratulated Maureen O’Connor on an important milestone and invited her to the podium where she was presented with a signed birthday certificate and orchid plant. Maureen offered brief remarks.
AGENDA ITEM #1
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• Holiday House Decorating Contest Winners
Recreation Coordinator Daisy Esquivias and Sarah Prescott of Republic Services presented the award recipients of the Holiday House Decorating Contest:
o Most Whimsical - Salvador Family
o Most Creative - Montoya Family
o Most Festive - Gotelli Family
o Best Holiday Lighting - Ron Barels
• Presentation from C/CAG and San Mateo County Transportation Authority
City Manager Barros introduced Sue Ellen Atkinson, Manager of Planning and Fund Management of San Mateo County Transportation Authority, who gave an update of the countywide transportation plan.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no Public Comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the December 9, 2025 Special Meeting
2. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the December 10, 2025 Regular Meeting
3. Motion to Approve Checks Paid for the Month of November 2025
4. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2026-01 Directing Town Staff to Fly Various Commemorative Flags in Lieu of the Town Flag at the Colma Community Center Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15301 and 15378
5. Motion to Approve the Bid Document Package and Authorizing Staff to Solicit Formal Bids for the Sterling Park Residential Streetlight Replacement Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Minor Changes to the Plan Documents as Needed Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15301
6. Motion to Approve and Accept the Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 Pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
7. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2026-02 for Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of San Mateo for the San Mateo County Compost Procurement for Climate Solutions Program Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15308
There were no Public Comments.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member del Rosario, seconded by Council Member Walsh, 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
Carrie Slaughter, Mayor
Helen Fisicaro
Joanne F. del Rosario
Thomas Walsh
Ken Gonzalez
4 0
PUBLIC HEARING
8. COLMA BUILDING CODES
City Planner Mortazavi presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council Member Gonzalez had questions, and Building Official Lor answered his questions.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member del Rosario, seconded by Council Member Gonzalez, to Adopt Ordinance 2026-828 Amending Subchapter 5.04 of the Town of Colma Municipal Code, Adopting by Reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24), Consisting of the 2025 California Building Code, the 2025 California Residential Code, the 2025 California Electrical Code, the 2025 California Mechanical Code, the 2025 California Plumbing Code, the 2025 California Fire Code, the 2025 California Energy Code, the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, the 2025 California Historical Building Code, the 2025 Existing Building Code, the 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code; the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code; and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code; Together with Certain Additions, Amendments, and Deletions; and to Waive Further Reading of the Ordinance.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
Aye No Abstain Not Participating
Carrie Slaughter, Mayor
Helen Fisicaro
Joanne F. del Rosario
Thomas Walsh
Ken Gonzalez
4 0
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9. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
Senior Planner Mullay presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council discussion followed. City Manager Barros and Senior Planner Mullay answered their questions.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Walsh, seconded by Council Member del Rosario, to Introduce An Ordinance of the City Council of the Town of Colma Amending Subchapter 5.03 (Definitions) and Section IV. (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) of the Colma Zoning Code to Align Local Regulations with the California Government Code, Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 13, as Amended by Legislation Effective January 1, 2024; March 27, 2024; January 1, 2025; and January 1, 2026, and Finding the Action to be Statutorily Exempt from CEQA Under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
Aye No Abstain Not Participating
Carrie Slaughter, Mayor
Helen Fisicaro
Joanne F. del Rosario
Thomas Walsh
Ken Gonzalez
4 0
STUDY SESSION
10. LED READER BOARD SIGNS
Principal Planner Weiss presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council discussion followed. City Manager Barros and Principal Planner Weiss answered their questions.
Council provided input and directed staff to return the item to a future council meeting for Council consideration and/or action.
COUNCIL CALENDARING
Vice Mayor Fisicaro announced the next Regular Council meeting will be on January 28, 2026.
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REPORTS
Mayor/Council Reports
Vice Mayor Fisicaro thanked all who donated and volunteered to help spread holiday cheer at the Veterans Village. Thanks to this generosity, each veteran received a $55 gift card to a local grocery store.
Committee Reports
There were no reports.
City Manager Reports
City Manager Barros reported the following:
• Solar installation projects are underway at both Town Hall and the Police Department. • Engineering Department is currently reviewing the latest submittal for the Home Depot parking structure permit. Phase II will begin as soon as all departments have approved. • Indoor Movie Night showing “Bad Guys 2” is scheduled for January 23rd at the Colma Community Center.
• In collaboration with Cypress Lawn, the 2nd Annual Ghost Run 5K and Fun Run is scheduled for February 21st.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Fisicaro adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m. in memory of Kenneth Green and Mary Ann Nihart.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita, CMC
Deputy City Clerk