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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, April 22, 2026
Special Event – 5:30 PM
Regular Session - 7:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENT – RECOGNITION OF FORMER CITY MANAGER FRANCES LISTON Mayor Slaughter called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
The Mayor read a proclamation recognizing former City Manager Frances Liston and invited Frances to the podium to accept it. Ms. Liston offered remarks and thanked the Town for their recognition.
The following people also offered remarks:
•Cynthia Silva, former City Clerk
•Mary Brodzin, former Councilmember
•Owen Molloy
•Bob McLennan
•Reno Taini
•Randi Dubois Taini, former Mayor
•Brad Donohue, Director of Planning and Public Works
•Bill Segale
•Maureen O’Connor, President of the Colma Historical Association •Geoff Bolton, Colma Fire Protection District Fire Chief The Council congratulated Ms. Liston on a successful tenure as City Manager; the Mayor called for a brief recess at 6:48 p.m. for refreshments.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Slaughter reconvened the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Council Present – Mayor Carrie Slaughter, and Council Members Joanne F. del Rosario, Thomas Walsh (arrived at 5:45 p.m.), and Ken Gonzalez
Council Absent – Vice Mayor Helen Fisicaro
Staff Present – City Manager Daniel Barros, City Attorney Christopher Diaz, Chief of Police John Munsey, Administrative Services Director Nathan Bassett, Director of Planning and Public Works Brad Donohue, City Clerk Michelle Estabillo and Deputy City Clerk Abigail Dometita
Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ITEM #1
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ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The Mayor proposed to approve the agenda with the removal of the proclamation recognizing Israeli Independence Day and asked for a motion.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Walsh, seconded by Council Member del Rosario, to adopt the agenda with the removal of the Israeli Independence Day proclamation.
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
• The Mayor invited Ed Lopez, Educator and Program Director of the Wilderness School.
Mr. Lopez announced his retirement and thanked the Council for their generous support over the years. Young students from the program also offered brief remarks.
• The Mayor read a proclamation recognizing April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were received from the following people:
• Marjory Ruiz, PG&E Government Liaison
• Jay Kat
• Kam
• Stephanie
• Jabron Khalil
• Nuha Khan
• James Aziz
• To’Shma Ward
• Aisling Meyer
• Russ
• Van Qarc
• Doha Cherif
• Zuzu Evangeline
• Veronica Turner
The Mayor recommended to the City Manager and City Clerk to agendize the Flag Policy to a future council meeting.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The Mayor announced that for Agenda Item #3 to ensure compliance with the Brown Act, the new salary amounts for any local agency executive must be stated orally.
“The Administrative Services Director will receive an increase of 3% on July 5, 2026 for a new salary amount of $208,306, a 2% increase on December 20, 2026 for a new salary amount of $212,472, a 3% salary increase on July 3, 2027 for a new salary amount of $218,846 and a 2% increase on December 19, 2027 for a new salary of $223,223.
The Chief of Police will receive an increase of 3% on July 5, 2026 for a new salary amount of $256,027, a 2% increase on December 20, 2026 for a new salary amount of $261,148, a 3% salary increase on July 3, 2027 for a new alary amount of $268,982 and a 2% increase on December 19, 2026 for a new salary of $274,362.
The Recreation Manager will receive an increase of 3% on July 5, 2026 for a new salary amount of $139,526, a 2% increase on December 20, 2026 for a new salary amount of $142,317, a 3% salary increase on July 3, 2027 for a new salary amount of $146,586, and a 2% increase on December 19, 2027 for a new salary amount of $149,518.”
1. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the April 8, 2026 Regular Meeting
2. Motion to Approve Checks Paid for the Month of March 2026
3. Motion to Adopt the Following:
• Resolution No. 2026-10 Approving Memorandum of Understanding Between the Town of Colma and the Colma Peace Officers Association for the Period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
• Resolution No. 2026-11 Approving Memorandum of Understanding Between the Town of Colma and the Colma Police Communications/Records Association for the Period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
• Resolution No. 2026-12 Approving Cost of Living Salary Increases for Certain Unrepresented Employees Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
• Resolution No. 2026-13 Adopting the Salary Schedule as of April 22, 2026 Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
4. Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-14 Adding Subchapter 2.04 to the Colma Administrative Code, Adopting Policies and Procedures for Celebrating Lifetime Milestone Events, Lifetime Remembrances, and Providing Health Well Wishes Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15378
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.
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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
NEW BUSINESS
5. TITLE VI IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Director Donohue presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council had no questions.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member del Rosario, seconded by Council Member Walsh, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-15 Approving the Town of Colma’s Title VI Program and Implementation Plan 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
4 0
6. TYLER TECHNOLOGIES ERP CONTRACT
Director Bassett presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council had no questions.
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Action: A motion was made by Council Member Gonzalez, seconded by Council Member Walsh, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-16 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. to Purchase Software-As-A-Service (SAAS) Licenses and Maintenance for the ERP Pro 10 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Hosted Software System, for an Initial Three (3) Year Term, with Two (2) One (1)Year Renewal Periods, for a Not-To-Exceed Cost of Two Hundred Fifty One Thousand, Six Hundred Eighty Five Dollars ($251,685), Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378, Contingent on Final Contract Terms Being Negotiated to the Satisfaction of the City Manager and City Attorney.
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
COUNCIL CALENDARING
Mayor Slaughter announced the next regular meeting is May 13, 2026.
REPORTS
Mayor/Council Reports – None
Committee Reports
• California Cities Gaming Authority (CCGA) – None
• City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG)
Council Member Walsh reported that the committee is seeking an Executive Director to replace Sean Carpentier, who has accepted the position of City Manager for the City of Pacifica. He also noted that a representative from SamTrans spoke about the proposed tax measure that may appear on the November ballot.
• Emergency Services Council
Mayor Slaughter reported the quarterly meeting is scheduled for next week.
• Colma Culture and Arts Subcommittee – None
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City Manager Reports
City Manager Barros reported the following:
• Town Wide Garage Sale and Junk in the Truck is on Saturday, April 25. • Dia de los Niños is on April 30 from 4 – 6pm at Sterling Park. • Blood Drive is on May 2 from 9 – 2pm at the Colma Community Center.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slaughter adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita, CMC
Deputy City Clerk