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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, May 13, 2026
Closed Session - 5:30 PM
Regular Session - 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Slaughter called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Council Present – Mayor Carrie Slaughter, Vice Mayor Helen Fisicaro, and Council Members Joanne F. del Rosario, and Thomas Walsh
Council Absent – Council Member Ken Gonzalez
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 Engineer Cyrus Kianpour, City Planner Farhad Mortazavi, Human Resources Manager Juan Rumayor, Principal Planner Lorraine Weiss, 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 ✓
4 0
AGENDA ITEM #1
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PRESENTATIONS
• City Manager Barros introduced Rafael Reyes, Senior Director of Energy Programs at Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE), who presented an update on PCE’s schedule ahead and name change to WestLight Energy.
• City Planner Farhad Mortazavi presented the 2026 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and its current status.
• The Mayor read a proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no Public Comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the April 22, 2026 Regular Meeting
2. Motion to Approve Checks Paid for the Month of April 2026
3. Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-17 Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Total Flow, Inc. in the Amount of $74,830.00 with a 20% Contingency Amount of $14,966.00 and a 10% Project and Construction Management Fee of $7,483.00, for a Total Project Amount of $97,279.00 for the 2026 Smoke Testing of the Sanitary Sewer Collection System Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15301
4. Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-18 Establishing the Authorized Subsidy at $58,644.27 with a $4,000 Contingency, for a Total of $62,644.27, for the Water Conservation Incentive Program in Fiscal Year 2026-27 Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378, 15307, and 15308
5. Motion to Accept the 2025-2026 Street Pavement Maintenance Project and Directing the Director of Public Works to File a Notice of Completion for the Project with the San Mateo County Recorder’s Office Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15301
6. Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-19 Approving an Administrative Amendment to Paragraph 2.2 of the Peninsula Clean Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement Reflecting the Name Change of the Peninsula Clean Energy to Westlight Energy Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
There were no Public Comments.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Walsh, seconded by Council Member del Rosario, to approve the Consent Calendar.
For Item #1, the motion carried by the following vote:
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Name Voting Present, Not Voting Absent
Aye No Abstain Not Participating
Carrie Slaughter, Mayor ✓
Helen Fisicaro ✓
Joanne F. del Rosario ✓
Thomas Walsh ✓
Ken Gonzalez ✓
3 0
For the balance 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 ✓
4 0
PUBLIC HEARING
7. RECRUITMENT VACANCIES PER AB 2561
Manager Rumayor presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council discussion followed; Manager Rumayor answered their questions.
Action: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Fisicaro, seconded by Council Member del Rosario, to Accept the Presentation Regarding the Town’s Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts.
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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STUDY SESSION
8. MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Planner Weiss and Senior Consultant Lauren Guido of NBS Consulting presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council discussion followed; Ms. Guido answered their questions
Council agreed with the staff recommendation to increase user fees for public services to better reflect staff time and effort, and against increasing fees to 100 percent cost recovery in order to maintain incentives for the public. Staff will bring the item back for Council review at a future meeting.
This was a study session item; no action was taken.
9. COMMEMORATIVE FLAG RAISING POLICY
City Manager Barros and City Attorney Diaz presented the staff report.
Written public comment was received from resident John Goodwin.
Council discussion followed; City Manager Barros and City Attorney Diaz answered their questions.
Council agreed that the commemorative flag policy was no longer being perceived as originally intended to celebrate the Town’s cultures and residents but instead was increasingly being viewed as taking a political stance. Council discussed discontinuing the flying of country flags and exploring alternative events and celebrations as a more effective way to honor and engage the community. Council also agreed to continue the annual raising of the Pride flag during the month of June. Staff will bring the item back with the proposed changes for Council review at the next meeting.
This was a study session item; no action was taken.
10. FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET
Director Bassett presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council discussion followed; Director Bassett and City Manager Barros answered their questions
This was a study session item; no action was taken.
COUNCIL CALENDARING
Mayor Slaughter announced the next regular meeting is May 27, 2026.
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REPORTS
Mayor/Council Reports
Vice Mayor Fisicaro requested that the City Manager and Police Chief review applicable legislation and/or policies related to e-bike safety and their impacts on pedestrian safety.
Committee Reports
• HEART Member Agency Committee (MAC) – None
• Emergency Services Council
Mayor Slaughter reported that the committee is exploring the purchase of a hazardous- materials response vehicle, which is estimated to cost $1.5M and currently has a multi-year wait. They are reviewing financing options for the purchase. • Peninsula Clean Energy Board of Directors – None
• San Mateo County Council of Cities – None
• Colma Economic Development Committee – None
• Colma Creek Citizens Advisory Committee
Vice Mayor Fisicaro reported that OneShoreline was reminded that the committee approves the budget. She noted the meeting was very active and a significant amount of work was accomplished.
City Manager Reports
City Manager Barros reported the following:
• The Urban Tree Management Plan is underway, beginning in the Sterling Park neighborhood. The contractor has started thinning trees in open space areas, and once completed, will follow the street sweeping no-parking schedule. • Some large trees have been removed, particularly those near light fixtures, to prevent obstruction of lighting so pathways remain illuminated for pedestrians and to accommodate the upcoming Light Replacement Project.
• Prom Senior Luncheon is on May 20 at 11:30am at the Colma Community Center.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slaughter adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita, CMC
Deputy City Clerk