Colma, CA
Recent Colma City Council topics include development projects, contracts & procurement, resolutions & ordinances, budget & taxes, public safety, roads & infrastructure.
Topics found in recent meetings
- Development projects
- Contracts & procurement
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Budget & taxes
- Public safety
- Roads & infrastructure
- Technology
- Permits & licensing
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ColmaCA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $1,074,843 +1.8% yr/yr · -5.7% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (4)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- Carrie Slaughter — Mayor
- Helen Fisicaro — Vice Mayor
- Ken Gonzalez — Councilmember
- Thomas Walsh — Councilmember
Municipal budget
Total revenue$25.6M (FY2023)
Total spending$21.7M (FY2023)
Taxes$20.4M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$4.3M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$13,755 (FY2023)
🗳️ Election results (3 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council 2024-11-05
Ken Gonzalez ✓ 334 · Carrie Slaughter ✓ 280 · Thomas Walsh ✓ 211 · Elisabeth Aurora Jenson 200 · Melissa Jones 92
City Council 2022-11-08
Helen Fisicaro ✓ 250 · Joanne F. Del Rosario ✓ 228 · Laura M. Walsh 167
City Council 2020-11-03
Raquel "Rae" Gonzalez ✓ 456 · John Irish Goodwin ✓ 414 · Diana Colvin ✓ 389 · Thomas Walsh 146
🗳️ Ballot measures (1)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure AA
2024-11-05 · Passed — 454 yes / 99 no
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 19:00
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Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 19:00
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Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 15:30
Economic Development Subcommittee
Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 19:00
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Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 18:00
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Wed Nov 25, 2026 · 19:00
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Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 19:00
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Wed Dec 23, 2026 · 19:00
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Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 15:30
Economic Development Subcommittee
Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 19:00
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Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 18:00
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Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 18:00
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Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 19:00
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Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 15:30
Economic Development Subcommittee
Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 19:00
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Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 18:00
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Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 19:00
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Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 18:00
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Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
Tue May 11, 2027 · 15:30
Economic Development Subcommittee
Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
Wed May 12, 2027 · 19:00
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Wed May 12, 2027 · 18:00
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Wed Jun 9, 2027 · 19:00
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Wed Jun 9, 2027 · 18:00
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Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 15:30
Economic Development Subcommittee
Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
Wed Jul 14, 2027 · 18:00
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Wed Jul 14, 2027 · 19:00
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Wed Aug 11, 2027 · 19:00
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Wed Sep 8, 2027 · 18:00
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Recent meetings
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to approve $115K contract increase for Tyler Technologies ERP system
The Colma City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, including minutes, checks, and a federal grant for a safety action plan, and to consider a contract amendment with Tyler Technologies that increases the contract by $115,004. A public hearing will introduce an ordinance to adjust bid thresholds for public works projects. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions beyond these items.
- Approve minutes from September 9, 2026 regular meeting
- Approve checks paid for August 2026
- Adopt resolution for FY2024 SS4A grant to update Colma Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
- Authorize contract amendment with Tyler Technologies, increasing contract from $251,685 to $366,689
- Introduce ordinance amending Section 1.06.270 to increase bid thresholds for public works projects
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Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF COLMA
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
7:00 PM
Meetings of the City Council are held in-person in Council Chambers and via Zoom Video
Conference in compliance with the Brown Act and Senate Bill 707.
To attend the meeting in person:
Town Hall, Council Chamber, 1198 El Camino Real, Colma CA 94014
To view/hear the meeting via Zoom Video Conference:
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 856 1002 8212
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To provide Public Comment:
Members of the public wishing to provide public comment in person are requested to complete
a yellow speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk. Members of the public wishing to provide
public comment via Zoom Video Conference must raise their hand via Zoom Video Conference
in order to be called upon by the City Clerk. Comments should be kept to three minutes or less.
If there appears to be a large number of speakers, time may be reduced to no less than one
minute each, at the discretion of the Mayor.
The City Council Meeting Agenda Packet and supporting documents are available for review on the Town’s website
www.colma.ca.gov or at Colma Town Hall, 1198 El Camino Real, Colma, CA. Persons interested in obtaining an …
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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to discuss equipment purchases, remodel changes, and non-profit grants
The Colma City Council will consider several administrative and project-related items. These include approving a new salary schedule, purchasing heavy machinery, and authorizing funding for non-profit organizations.
- Purchase of a compact tractor, backhoe, and bucket from Belkorp AG for $85,431.74
- Change order for Colma Community Center Administration Remodel increasing contract to $232,870
- Budget amendment for Colma Community Center Administration Remodel to a new total of $269,451
- Adoption of a new Salary Schedule effective September 27, 2026
- FY 2026-27 Non-Profit Funding grant eligibility and contracts
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✓ Decided: Colma council approves $155,000 in non-profit grants for FY 2026-27
The Colma City Council approved a resolution awarding $155,000 in FY 2026-27 grant funding to 23 eligible non-profit organizations, after making changes to the staff-recommended amounts. The council also approved its consent calendar, including a $85,431.74 compact tractor purchase, a $46,800 change order for the Community Center administration remodel, and a new salary schedule effective September 27, 2026. All votes were 4-0, with Vice Mayor Helen Fisicaro absent. The meeting also included proclamations for Patriot Day and Suicide Prevention Month.
- Approved $155,000 in FY 2026-27 non-profit grants to 23 organizations (4-0)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes, tractor purchase, remodel change order, and salary schedule (4-0)
- Approved $85,431.74 purchase of compact tractor with backhoe and bucket attachments from Belkorp AG (4-0)
- Approved $46,800 change order for Community Center administration remodel, raising contract to $232,870 and project budget to $269,451 (4-0)
- Adopted salary schedule effective September 27, 2026 (4-0)
Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
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|||AGENDA REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF COLMA Wednesday, September 9, 2026 7:00 PM|
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||Meetings of the City Council are held in-person in Council Chambers and via Zoom Video Conference in compliance with the Brown Act and Senate Bill 707.||
|To attend the meeting in person:|Town Hall, Council Chamber, 1198 El Camino Real, Colma CA 94014 To attend the meeting via Zoom Video Conference:||
|Join Zoom Meeting: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85610028212](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85610028212) Meeting ID: 856 1002 8212||Dial by your location: +1 669 444 9171 +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)|
|To provide Public Comment: minute each, at the discretion of the Mayor.||Members of the public wishing to provide public comment in person are requested to complete a yellow speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk. Members of the public wishing to provide public comment via Zoom Video Conference must raise their hand via Zoom Video Conference in order to be called upon by the City Clerk. Comments should be kept to three minutes or less. If there appears to be a large number of speakers, time may be reduced to no less than one|
|www.colma.ca.gov Reasonable Accommodation|agenda via e-mail should call 650-997-8300 or email a request to 997-8300 or [email protected]. Please allow two business days for your request to be …
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
City Council of the Town of Colma
Town Hall Council Chamber
1198 El Camino Real , Colma CA
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Regular Session - 7:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Slaughter called the meeting to order at 07:02 PM.
Council Present – Mayor Carrie Slaughter, Council Member Joanne del Rosario, Council
Member Thomas Walsh, Council Member Ken Gonzalez
Council Absent – Vice Mayor Helen Fisicaro
Staff Present – City Manager Daniel Barros, City Attorney Christopher Diaz, Police
Commander Sherwin Lum, Director of Planning and Public Works Brad
Donohue, Administrative Services Director Nathan Bassett, 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 Thomas Walsh, seconded by Council Member
Joanne del Rosario, to adopt the agenda.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Yes:
Carrie Slaughter, Joanne del Rosario, Thomas Walsh, Ken Gonzalez
No:
None
Abstain:
None
Absent:
Helen Fisicaro
Vote Result:
Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0
PRESENTATION
• Proclamation Recognizing September 11, 2026 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service
and Remembrance
The Mayor read a proclamation recognizing September 11, 2026 as Patriot Day and
National Day of Service and Remembrance and invited members of the Colma Police
Department and Colma Fire Protection District to th …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
4 yea
Carrie Slaughter yea · Joanne del Rosario yea · Thomas Walsh yea · Ken Gonzalez yea
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 15:30
Economic Development Subcommittee
Colma subcommittee to discuss cannabis survey, development updates
The Colma Economic Development Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the town's branding and marketing campaign, review community survey results on potential cannabis businesses, and receive updates on state legislation (SB-330 and SB-79) affecting development. The agenda includes public comment periods and is primarily a discussion session with no formal votes or decisions listed.
- Review of community survey results on cannabis business in Colma
- Update on Branding and Marketing Campaign
- Update on SB-330 and SB-79 legislation impacts on development
- General updates on commercial activity, new businesses, and applications
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Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
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TOWN OF COLMA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
3:30 PM
Daniel Barros
Joanne F. del Rosario
Carrie Slaughter
Colma Town Hall
1198 El Camino Real
Colma, CA 94014
650.997.8300
Meetings of the Economic Development Subcommittee are held in-person in Colma Town Hall, 1198 El Camino Real, CA 94014.
Members of the public wishing to speak are requested to complete a yellow speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk. Comments
should be kept to three minutes or less.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Economic Development Subcommittee on any matter
not on the agenda. Members of the public participating in person are requested to complete a yellow speaker card and submit it
to staff before addressing the Economic Development Subcommittee. If there appears to be a large number of speakers, speaking
time may be reduced to no less than one minute, at the discretion of the Chair. Members of the public are limited to one comment
at this time. State law prohibits the Economic Development Subcommittee from discussing or acting on non-agenda items, and
generally limits the ability of the Economic Development Subcommittee to respond to any public comments made regarding non-
agenda items.
DISCUSSION
1. City Manager/Staff Updates
Staff will provide an update on our ongoing Branding and Marketing Campaign along with gene …
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Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to raise police chief salary range and adjust budget
The Colma City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including approving minutes, checks, and an investment report. Notable actions include a contract modification for software services, a street easement vacation, and a resolution to increase the Police Chief salary range and the FY 2026-27 budget by $25,187.
- Contract modification with GovInvest Inc. for TrueComp software, $73,485 for two years, total not-to-exceed $115,935
- Summary vacation of a public street easement at 1000 El Camino Real
- Renewal of Ordinance No. 811 and annual military equipment use inventory report
- Resolution to increase Police Chief salary range and FY 2026-27 budget by $25,187
- Appointment of voting delegate for League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference
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✓ Decided: Council appoints Walsh as voting delegate to League of California Cities conference
The Colma City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including minutes, checks, and several resolutions. They appointed Council Member Thomas Walsh as voting delegate to the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference and approved a salary range increase for the Police Chief position, adding $25,187 to the FY 2026-27 budget. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved consent calendar including minutes, checks, investment report, TrueComp contract, street easement vacation, and military equipment report (5-0)
- Appointed Thomas Walsh as voting delegate to League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference (5-0)
- Adopted resolution increasing Police Chief salary range and FY 2026-27 budget by $25,187 (5-0)
Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF COLMA
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
7:00 PM
Meetings of the City Council are held in-person in Council Chambers and via Zoom Video
Conference in compliance with the Brown Act and Senate Bill 707.
To attend the meeting in person:
Town Hall, Council Chamber, 1198 El Camino Real, Colma CA 94014
To view/hear the meeting via Zoom Video Conference:
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85610028212
Meeting ID: 856 1002 8212
Dial by your location:
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+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
To provide Public Comment:
Members of the public wishing to provide public comment in person are requested to complete
a yellow speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk. Members of the public wishing to provide
public comment via Zoom Video Conference must raise their hand via Zoom Video Conference
in order to be called upon by the City Clerk. Comments should be kept to three minutes or less.
If there appears to be a large number of speakers, time may be reduced to no less than one
minute each, at the discretion of the Mayor.
The City Council Meeting Agenda Packet and supporting documents are available for review on the Town’s website
www.colma.ca.gov or at Colma Town Hall, 1198 El Camino Real, Colma, CA. Persons interested in obtaining an
a …
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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, 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, 2 …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
5 yea
Carrie Slaughter yea · Helen Fisicaro yea · Joanne del Rosario yea · Thomas Walsh yea · Ken Gonzalez yea
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Colma City Council meeting for August 12, 2026, is cancelled
The regular meeting of the City Council of the Town of Colma scheduled for August 12, 2026, has been cancelled.
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Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
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Town of Colma
City Council
NOTICE OF
MEETING CANCELLATION
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF COLMA
SCHEDULED ON
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
AT 7:00 P.M.
HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Notice is Hereby Given that the Regular Meeting of the
City Council of the Town of Colma Scheduled for
August 12, 2026 has Been Cancelled.
Posted: July 31, 2026 _____________________________
Michelle Estabillo, MMC
City Clerk
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 15:30
Culture and Arts Committee
Culture and Arts Subcommittee meeting cancelled
The regular meeting of the Town of Colma's Culture and Arts Subcommittee scheduled for August 11, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
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Town of Colma
Economic Development Subcommittee
NOTICE OF
MEETING CANCELLATION
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CULTURE AND ARTS SUBCOMMITTEE
OF THE TOWN OF COLMA SCHEDULED ON
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 AT 3:30 P.M.
Notice is Hereby Given that the Regular Meeting of the
Economic Development Subcommittee of the Town of
Colma Scheduled for August 11, 2026 has Been
Canceled.
Posted: August 7, 2026 _____________________________
Michelle Estabillo, MMC
City Clerk
Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council meeting on July 22, 2026 has been cancelled
The regular City Council meeting scheduled for July 22, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.
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Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
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Town of Colma
City Council
NOTICE OF
MEETING CANCELLATION
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF COLMA
SCHEDULED ON
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
AT 7:00 P.M.
HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Notice is Hereby Given that the Regular Meeting of the
City Council of the Town of Colma Scheduled for
July 22, 2026 has Been Cancelled.
Posted: July 17, 2026 _____________________________
Michelle Estabillo, MMC
City Clerk
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 15:30
Economic Development Subcommittee
Economic Development Subcommittee meeting canceled
The regular meeting of the Economic Development Subcommittee scheduled for July 14, 2026, has been canceled.
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Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
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Town of Colma
Economic Development Subcommittee
NOTICE OF
MEETING CANCELLATION
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE OF
THE TOWN OF COLMA
SCHEDULED ON
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 AT 3:30 P.M.
Notice is Hereby Given that the Regular Meeting of the
Economic Development Subcommittee of the Town of
Colma Scheduled for July 14, 2026 has Been Canceled.
Posted: July 10, 2026 _____________________________
Michelle Estabillo, MMC
City Clerk
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to vote on veterinary hospital conditional use permit at 1300 El Camino Real
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit and design review for a specialized veterinary hospital at 1300 El Camino Real. The consent calendar includes a second amendment to the Community Development Block Grant agreement with San Mateo County and a bicycle and pedestrian improvement plan for Colma Boulevard. New business includes a discussion on whether to fly police, firefighter, and military flags in lieu of the town flag at community properties. A proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month will also be presented.
- Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit and Design Review for a specialized veterinary hospital at 1300 El Camino Real
- Second Amendment to CDBG Cooperation Agreement with San Mateo County for federal fiscal years 2027-2029 plus renewal period
- Colma Boulevard Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan agreement with Caltrans and Capital Improvement Plan amendment
- Discussion on proposed flag policy to fly police, firefighter, and military flags at Colma Community Center or other town properties
- Proclamation declaring July as Parks and Recreation Month
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✓ Decided: Council votes to keep existing flag policy, rejects change
The Colma City Council voted 4-1 to make no changes to the list of flags flown at town properties, effectively rejecting a proposal to fly police, firefighter, and military flags. The initial motion to amend the flag policy failed 1-3-1. The council also approved the consent calendar, including agreements for CDBG funds and a bicycle/pedestrian plan, and withdrew a public hearing item for a veterinary hospital permit.
- Adopted agenda with Item #4 (veterinary CUP) withdrawn (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including CDBG agreement and Colma Boulevard Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan (5-0)
- Motion to fly police/fire/military flags failed (1-3-1)
- Motion to make no further changes to flag list carried (4-1)
Town Hall Council Chamber, Colma
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF COLMA
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
7:00 PM
Meetings of the City Council are held in-person in Council Chambers and via Zoom Video
Conference in compliance with the Brown Act and Senate Bill 707.
To attend the meeting in person:
Town Hall, Council Chamber, 1198 El Camino Real, Colma CA 94014
To view/hear the meeting via Zoom Video Conference:
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85610028212
Meeting ID: 856 1002 8212
Dial by your location:
+1 669 444 9171
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
To provide Public Comment:
Members of the public wishing to provide public comment in person are requested to complete
a yellow speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk. Members of the public wishing to provide
public comment via Zoom Video Conference must raise their hand via Zoom Video Conference
in order to be called upon by the City Clerk. Comments should be kept to three minutes or less.
If there appears to be a large number of speakers, time may be reduced to no less than one
minute each, at the discretion of the Mayor.
The City Council Meeting Agenda Packet and supporting documents are available for review on the Town’s website
www.colma.ca.gov or at Colma Town Hall, 1198 El Camino Real, Colma, CA. Persons interested in obtaining an
agenda …
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
City Council of the Town of Colma
Town Hall Council Chamber
1198 El Camino Real , Colma CA
Wednesday, July 8, 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, Recreation Services Manager Angelika Abellana, City
Clerk Michelle Estabillo, Deputy City Clerk Abigail Dometita, and
Recreation Coordinator Daisy Esquivias
Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mayor Slaughter announced that Item #4 - Public Hearing on El Camino Real Veterinary
Conditional Use Permit and Design Review Permit has been withdrawn.
Action: A motion was made by Council Member Thomas Walsh, seconded by Council Member
Joanne del Rosario, to adopt the agenda with the removal of Agenda Item #4.
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
PRESENTATION
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
5 yea
Carrie Slaughter yea · Helen Fisicaro yea · Joanne del Rosario yea · Thomas Walsh yea · Ken Gonzalez yea
💰 Federal awards (top 2 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $20,624 | BWNVT MOTORS, LLC General Services Administration · AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL REPAIRS |
| $13,194 | BWNVT MOTORS, LLC Department of Justice · FORD ENGINE FOR SAN FRANCISCO FIELD OFFICE |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (San Mateo County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments21,569 (477,938 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$3,318/mo (73 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy18.1% (low numeracy 23% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
14
Recorded votes
$25.6M
Annual budget
$4.3M
Debt outstanding
95
Employees on payroll
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$25.6M
Spending$21.7M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$4.3M
Debt-to-revenue0.17×
Debt-load index31 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
The money — out
source: city procurement & payrollWho the city actually cuts checks to.
95 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.