City Manager’s Update
Daniel Barros, City Manager
The City Council of the Town of Colma, along with key staff members, assembled for a special City Council Meeting on March 5, 2025 as a Strategic Plan Workshop. Following the close-out of the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan, the workshop atmosphere offered Councilmembers, staff, and the general public the opportunity to come together and speak freely about key Town initiatives and help shape the vision for the future using the Town’s next Strategic Plan. Through a series of collaborative exercises and breakout sessions, the collectiveness of Councilmembers, staff, and the public together, began to build the framework of the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan.
At the March 26th City Council Meeting, The City Council adopted the new, 2025-2027 Strategic Plan that is taking on a new look and format entirely—the One Page Strategic Plan. Rather than resemble the old, lengthy document of the past, staff has introduced a new “one-page” format aimed at streamlining and making information easily accessible and easier to digest. The content of the new format remains the same in that it still articulates the City Council’s Priority Goals, Focus Areas, Objectives, and Key Strategies. For more information on the Strategic Plan, please visit the Town’s website at: https://www.colma.ca.gov/strategic-plan/.
Additionally, the emergence of spring brings on budget season and Town Staff is working diligently to prepare the upcoming budget for the new fiscal year ahead. At first glance, revenue projections from existing commerce around town are healthy and consistent with early year projections. We look forward to collecting upon the Town’s new Sales Tax increase in the coming fiscal year thanks to the support of Measure AA. Although staff is currently challenged with critical vacancies, like the Administrative Services Director, we remain confident that we can bring a full-service budget before the City Council.
Recreation Services Department Update
Angelika Abellana, Recreation Services Manager
Spring is officially here, and we’re kicking off the season with a lineup of exciting events for all ages! Whether you’re looking to declutter your home, help out with a local clean-up, or enjoy some family fun in the sun, we’ve got something for everyone. We’re celebrating the beauty of the season and giving back to the community with some fantastic activities. So, gather your friends and family and get ready to make this spring unforgettable! Check out all the events we’ve got lined up this season:
- Eggstravaganza | Saturday, April 12
Join us at Sterling Park for our ever-popular Egg Hunt! We’ll have refreshments, treats, and prizes for the kids. Preregistration required.
- Arbor Day Tree Planting | Wednesday, April 23
Celebrate Arbor Day with us at Sterling Park with our Annual Tree Planting from 3:30- 4:30pm.
- Town Wide Garage Sale | Saturday, April 26
Find amazing deals across Verano & Sterling Park Neighborhoods. Clear out your clutter and make someone else’s treasure.
- Junk in the Trunk | Saturday, April 26
Got stuff to sell but no space? Park and sell out of your trunk at the Colma Community Center. No businesses allowed!
- Compost Giveaway | May 14-20
Free compost at the Colma Community Center! Bring your own gloves, shovels, and containers.
- Town Wide Clean Up Pop Up | Saturday, May 17
Help clean up Colma and enjoy lunch at Sterling Park. Sign up by May 5 at the Colma Community Center.
- Earth Day Recycling Event | Saturday, May 17
Drop off unwanted recyclables, electronics, and household trash at the Corp Yard from 8:30am-12pm. Shredding service available!
Information on programs listed above are in the May – August 2025 Recreation Guide which will be mailed to you in mid April. If you have any questions, suggestions for programs, or comments regarding the Recreation Services Department, please feel free to contact me (650) 985-5682, or at angelika.abellana@colma.ca.gov.
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