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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
Councilmember del Rosario participated remotely at
Aruga Apartments
Rockwell Center Waterfront Drive
Makati, Philippines
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Closed Session – 6:00 PM
Regular Session – 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Slaughter called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.
Council Present – Mayor Carrie Slaughter, Vice Mayor Helen Fisicaro, and Council Members Joanne F. del Rosario (participating remotely via Zoom), Thomas Walsh, and Ken Gonzalez Council Absent – None
Staff Present – City Manager Daniel Barros, City Attorney Christopher Diaz, Chief of Police John Munsey, 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
City Attorney Diaz reported that the Council unanimously voted to initiate litigation, contingent upon the confirmation of certain facts. Should those facts be substantiated, litigation will be filed and the details will be made publicly available.
AGENDA ITEM #1
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ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Walsh, seconded by Council Member Gonzalez, 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
5 0
PRESENTATIONS
• Community Outreach Specialist Kevin Joyner of HIP Housing presented their 2026 Calendar showcasing drawings from K-5th graders throughout San Mateo County.
• Chief Munsey gave the annual update on the Police Department.
• The Mayor read a proclamation recognizing the “Hello Girls” of World War I.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were received from the following residents:
• John Goodwin
• Laura Walsh
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the February 11, 2026 Regular Meeting
2. Motion to Approve Checks Paid for the Month of January 2026 There were no Public Comments.
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Action: A motion was made by Council Member Gonzalez, seconded by Council Member Walsh, to approve the Consent Calendar. 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
5 0
NEW BUSINESS
3. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
City Manager Barros presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council discussion followed; City Manager Barros answered their questions.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Walsh, seconded by Vice Mayor Fisicaro, to Accept the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan Update as Presented by Staff Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061.
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
5 0
STUDY SESSION
4. FLOWERS AND GIFTS POLICY
City Manager Barros presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council discussion followed; City Manager Barros, City Attorney Diaz, City Clerk Estabillo, and Deputy City Clerk Dometita answered their questions.
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Staff was given direction to update the resolution with Council’s changes and additions. Staff will bring the item back for council review at a future council meeting.
COUNCIL CALENDARING
Mayor Slaughter announced the following:
• The Irish Flag Raising is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. • The next Regular Council meeting will be on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m.
REPORTS
Mayor/Council Reports
There were no reports.
Committee Reports
• Emergency Services Council
Mayor Slaughter reported that enhanced security measures will be implemented on streets, highways, and train tracks throughout the Bay Area in preparation for the FIFA World Cup taking place this summer in Santa Clara.
• California Cities Gaming Authority (CCGA)
Vice Mayor Fisicaro reported that the committee is monitoring matters related to the operation of Lucky Chances Casino.
• City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG)
Council Member Walsh reported on the tax proposed by BART. Representatives indicated that if the tax is not approved, BART may be required to reduce service, potentially close 10–15 stations throughout the Bay Area including the South San Francisco station, and lay off approximately 1,200 employees.
• Colma Culture and Arts Subcommittee (CAC)
Vice Mayor Fisicaro reported the following:
o The inaugural meeting of the CAC occurred last week where they received great input from the attendees.
o Podcast named “Own the Road”, which highlights unique communities across the United States, has selected Colma as its California feature; the release date has not been announced.
o Breakfast for the Veterans at Veterans Village is on March 20. Volunteers are welcome.
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City Manager Reports
City Manager Barros reported the following:
• Solar panel projects at both the Police Station and Town Hall are nearing completion.
Fencing is expected to be removed by the end of the week. • Attendance at last week’s League of California Cities City Manager Conference yielded no significant items to report.
• Indoor Movie Night - Bad Guys 2 at the Community Center is on February 27. • Senior Luncheon at the Community Center is on March 18.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slaughter adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita, CMC
Deputy City Clerk