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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, March 11, 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 7:00 p.m.
Council Present – Mayor Carrie Slaughter, Vice Mayor Helen Fisicaro, and Council Members Joanne F. del Rosario, Thomas Walsh, and Ken Gonzalez
Council Absent – None
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, Planner Jacob Bard, City Clerk Michelle Estabillo and Deputy City Clerk Abigail Dometita
Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Slaughter reported that no action was taken at tonight’s closed session.
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
Carrie Slaughter, Mayor
Helen Fisicaro
Joanne F. del Rosario
Thomas Walsh
Ken Gonzalez
5 0
PRESENTATIONS
•The Mayor read a proclamation recognizing March as Women’s History Month. •The Mayor read a proclamation recognizing March as Irish American Heritage Month.
AGENDA ITEM #1
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no Public Comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the February 25, 2026 Regular Meeting There were no Public Comments.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member del Rosario, seconded by Council Member Gonzalez, 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
OLD BUSINESS
2. REPUBLIC SERVICES FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
City Manager Barros presented the staff report.
Republic Services General Manager Kathryn Tekulve provided Public Comment.
Council discussion followed.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Walsh, seconded by Council Member del Rosario, to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-07 Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Franchise Agreement for Recyclables, Organic Waste and Garbage Collection and Processing Services Between the Town of Colma and Republic Services.
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
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NEW BUSINESS
3. FINAL MAP FOR ETERNAL HOME PARKWAY
City Planner Mortazavi introduced Planner Bard who presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council had no questions.
Action: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Fisicaro, seconded by Council Member del Rosario, to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-08 Approving a Final Parcel Map to Divide an Existing Parcel Located at Eternal Home Parkway and El Camino Real APN 011-341-450 into Two Lots Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15315.
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. COLMA DRAFT TITLE VI IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
City Manager Barros introduced MIG Director of Policy Analysis Sarah Romano who presented the staff report.
Council discussion followed; Ms. Romano, City Manager Barros, City Attorney Diaz and Director Bassett answered their questions.
Staff was given direction to adjust the plan with Council’s feedback. Staff will bring the item back for council review at a future council meeting.
This was a study session item; no action was taken.
COUNCIL CALENDARING
Mayor Slaughter announced the next regular meeting is March 25, 2026.
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REPORTS
Mayor/Council Reports
Vice Mayor Fisicaro reported the following:
• She, along with Councilmember Gonzalez, attended the Daly City Host Lions Club 85th Anniversary where they presented a proclamation in recognition of the organization’s milestone.
• The Daly City Host Lions Club hosted a Student Speaker Contest where she was a judge.
The participating students spoke on the effects of mental health, and she noted that the young students who competed were very impressive
• The required harassment training content was very informative.
Committee Reports
• Colma Creek Citizens Advisory Committee
Vice Mayor Fisicaro reported that the committee is reviewing plans addressing sea level rise through the year 2075 and will meet again in May.
• Peninsula Clean Energy – None
• SFO Community Roundtable – None
• San Mateo County Council of Cities – None
• Economic Development Subcommittee
Mayor Slaughter reported the following:
o The Town will hold a cannabis outreach meeting on April 9. o Rivian auto dealership will be coming soon to the Town.
City Manager Reports
City Manager Barros reported the following:
• Cannabis Outreach Meeting is on April 9 at 6pm at the Colma Community Center. Feedback is welcome from residents and business owners. Refreshments will be provided. • St. Patrick’s Day Senior Luncheon is on March 18 at the Colma Community Center.
ADJOURNMENT AND CLOSE IN MEMORY
Mayor Slaughter adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. in honor of former Colma Mayor Diana Colvin.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita, CMC
Deputy City Clerk