MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
City Council of the Town of Colma
Town Hall Council Chamber
1198 El Camino Real, Colma CA
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Regular Session - 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Slaughter called the meeting to order at 07:01 PM.
Council Present – Mayor Carrie Slaughter, Vice Mayor Helen Fisicaro, Council Member Joanne del Rosario, Council Member Thomas Walsh, Council Member 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, Administrative Services Director Nathan Bassett, City Planner Farhad Mortazavi, City Clerk Michelle Estabillo, and Deputy City Clerk Abigail Dometita
Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Joanne del Rosario, seconded by Council Member Ken Gonzalez, to adopt the agenda..
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Carrie Slaughter, Helen Fisicaro, Joanne del Rosario, Thomas Walsh, Ken Gonzalez
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Vote Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Comments on the Consent Calendar and Non-Agenda Items will be heard at this time.
Comments on Agenda Items will be heard when the item is called.
There were no Public Comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the June 24, 2026 Regular Meeting
2. Motion to Approve the Minutes from the July 8, 2026 Regular Meeting
3. Motion to Approve Checks Paid for the Months of June 2026 and July 2026
4. Motion to Accept the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Investment Report Through June 30, 2026
5. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract Modification with GovInvest Inc., Doing Business as TrueComp, to Purchase Software-As-A-Service (SAAS) Licenses and Maintenance for the TrucComp Software System, for an Additional Two (2) Year Term, Until June 30, 2028, at a Cost of Seventy Three Thousand, Four Hundred and Eighty Five Dollars ($73,485), for a Total Not-To-Exceed Cost of One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Five Dollars ($115,935) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378
6. Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Summary Vacation of a Public Street Easement Located at 1000 El Camino Real Per Sections 8333 through 8336 of the California Streets and Highways Code Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15305
7. Motion to Approve an "Annual Military Equipment Use Inventory Report" Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(B)(3); and Motion to Renew Ordinance No. 811 Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 156061(B)(3)
There were no Public Comments.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Thomas Walsh, seconded by Vice Mayor Helen Fisicaro, to approve the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Carrie Slaughter, Helen Fisicaro, Joanne del Rosario, Thomas Walsh, Ken Gonzalez
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Vote Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
NEW BUSINESS
8. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE VOTING
DELEGATE
City Clerk Estabillo presented the staff report.
There were no Public Comments.
Council discussion followed; they expressed consensus in support of restoring local control housing matters, rather than having it governed by the State.
Action: A motion was made by Vice Mayor Helen Fisicaro, seconded by Council Member Joanne del Rosario, to appoint Thomas Walsh as the voting delegate to attend the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Carrie Slaughter, Helen Fisicaro, Joanne del Rosario, Thomas Walsh, Ken Gonzalez
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Vote Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
9. POLICE CHIEF SALARY INCREASE
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 Vice Mayor Helen Fisicaro, seconded by Council Member Ken Gonzalez, to Adopt a Resolution Increasing the Salary Range for the Police Chief Position and Increasing the Town's FY 2026-27 General Fund Budget by Twenty Five Thousand, One Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars ($25,187) Pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Carrie Slaughter, Helen Fisicaro, Joanne del Rosario, Thomas Walsh, Ken Gonzalez
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Vote Result: Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0
REPORTS
Mayor/City Council
• Vice Mayor Fisicaro reported the following:
o Several campaign signs have gone missing, and the incidents have been reported to the Colma Police Department. She expressed her hope for a fair and equitable election in November.
o Dump trucks have been occupying many parking spaces along El Camino Real.
• Council Member Walsh reported observing approximately 10 to 20 commercial trucks parked along El Camino Real for periods exceeding the posted two-hour parking limit. • Mayor Slaughter recognized the Police Department and the Public Works Maintenance Division for their efforts in identifying and apprehending the individual responsible for repeatedly defecating along Mission Road.
Committee
• Vice Mayor Fisicaro attended a meeting of the California Cities Gaming Authority, where she learned that the State Attorney had filed an appeal of a court judgment that was issued in favor of the cardrooms.
• Council Member Gonzalez reported that Peninsula Clean Energy officially changed their name to WestLight Energy at the start of the month.
City Manager
City Manager Barros reported the following:
• City Planner Mortazavi presented an overview of Housing Element Program 5.4, which supports the Town's efforts to address the housing needs of extremely low-income households by expanding affordable housing opportunities, reducing barriers to housing development, and collaborating with property owners, developers, nonprofit organizations, and the community. As part of the 2023–2031 Housing Element implementation, the Town held two community outreach meetings on July 29, 2026, to provide updates on housing programs, gather public feedback, and discuss future opportunities.
• City Council Candidate Forum is on Tuesday, October 13 at 6pm in Town Hall.
• There have been reports of door-to-door solicitors in the community. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and contact the Police Department or Town Hall if they observe any suspicious or unusual activity.
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 07:29 PM in memory of James Ivie, John Rankins, and Michael Rocchetta.
Respectfully submitted,
Abigail Dometita, CMC
Deputy City Clerk