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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 27, 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 7:04 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, Administrative Services Director Nathan Bassett, Director of Planning and Public Works Brad Donohue, City Engineer Cyrus Kianpour, 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
AGENDA ITEM #1
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PRESENTATIONS
• Chief Munsey swore-in Police Officer Danilo Talavera and Community Services Officer Madeline Kaulave.
• The Mayor read a proclamation recognizing May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week and invited Director Donohue to the podium to accept it. Director Donohue thanked the Council and Staff on behalf of the Public Works Maintenance Division.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Community member Peter Clark made Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Gonzalez pulled Item #3 for discussion.
1. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the May 13, 2026 Regular Meeting
2. Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-20 Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15301 and 15378
3. [Pulled for discussion]
4. Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-22 Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement Between the County of San Mateo and 20 Cities in the County for the Continued Provision of Animal Control Services for an Additional Three-Year Term Beginning on July 1, 2026
There were no Public Comments.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Walsh, seconded by Vice Mayor Fisicaro, to approve the balance Consent Calendar.
For Item #1, 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 Member Gonzalez abstained from voting due to his absence from the May 13, 2026, Council meeting.
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For Items #2 & 4, 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
ITEMS PULLED OFF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-21 Rescinding Resolution No. 2026-01 to Eliminate Certain Flags From Being Flown and Directing Staff to Raise the LGTBQ+/Pride Flag Annually on the First Wednesday in June Until the End of the Month Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15378
Council Member Gonzalez requested that the Council consider amending the Flag Policy to include three additional flags recognizing police officers, firefighters, and members of the military.
Council discussion followed; City Manager Barros, City Attorney Diaz, and City Clerk Estabillo responded to their questions.
Council agreed to adopt the resolution as presented and directed Staff to bring the Flag Policy back for future consideration. Council requested that the proposed additional flags be included in the discussion, along with potential display locations, time periods, and other related details.
Action: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Fisicaro, seconded by Council Member Walsh, to approve Item #3. 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
5. DISRUPTION POLICY UNDER SENATE BILL 707
City Attorney Diaz and City Clerk Estabillo presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
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Council had no questions.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Walsh, seconded by Council Member del Rosario, to adopt Resolution No 2026-23 Adopting a Policy on Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings in Accordance with Senate Bill 707.
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
6. FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Director Bassett presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council had no questions.
This was a study session item; no action was taken.
COUNCIL CALENDARING
Mayor Slaughter announced the following:
• The Pride Flag Raising is on June 3, 2026.
• The next regular meeting is on June 10, 2026.
REPORTS
Mayor/Council Reports
Vice Mayor Fisicaro requested the City Manager or City Attorney provide the Council with a summary and/or background information regarding the matter raised tonight by the public commenter.
Committee Reports
• California Cities Gaming Authority (CCGA)
Vice Mayor Fisicaro reported that a judge denied the request in a pending court matter,
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which she attributed to letters submitted by all affected cities, including the Town, outlining the importance of revenue received from the card rooms. While this was considered a victory, the committee’s attorney advised that another case is forthcoming. • City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG)
Council Member Walsh reported that the committee has applied for a grant to improve crosswalk safety using AI-based detection of pedestrian speed in real time. • HEART Member Agency Committee (MAC)
Council Member Walsh reported that there is an expectation that the requirement for all electric water heaters will be postponed beyond January 1, 2027. • San Mateo County Council of Cities
Mayor Slaughter reported that Vice Mayor Stephen Rainaldi of City of Millbrae was elected as the new chair for the San Mateo Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo).
City Manager Reports
City Manager Barros reported the following:
• Art x Mental Health Workshop is on May 30 from 11-2pm at the Colma Community Center. • Temporary LED reader boards have been installed at the Police Station and the Colma Community Center. The originally suggested intersection location was determined to be infeasible because the property is owned by a neighboring cemetery. An alternative location near the train depot was identified as more suitable, as an existing streetlight can be repurposed and utilize existing electrical infrastructure. Staff noted that removal of a tree may be necessary to improve visibility.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Slaughter adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m. in memory of Al Adraveno.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita, CMC
Deputy City Clerk