Foster City public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review amendments to multifamily and mixed-use design standards during a public hearing. The agenda also includes approving monthly residential solid waste rate increases through 2028. Additionally, the council will consider funding for road improvements and park restoration.
- Monthly residential solid waste rate increases between $4.19 and $4.98 (2025–2028)
- Zoning amendments for multifamily and residential mixed-use design standards
- $2,122,629 appropriation for Foster City Blvd and Chess Drive road improvements
- $123,286 supplemental appropriation for Youth Camps contract services
- $21,300 contract amendment for Gateshead Park restoration
Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting
The Youth Advisory Committee will discuss 2024 goals and receive an update on winter philanthropy. The meeting also includes a recap of the tree lighting event.
- Tree Lighting Recap
- Winter Philanthropy Update
- Discussion of 2024 Goals
- YAC Attack
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding residential additions on Bridgeport Lane and Matsonia Drive. The commission will also discuss modifying the use of a vacant parking lot at 384 Foster City Blvd.
- 459 SF second-story addition at 612 Bridgeport Lane
- 960 SF second-floor addition and deck legalization at 717 Matsonia Dr
- Proposed employee or shuttle parking at 384 Foster City Blvd
Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting
The committee will discuss temporary facilities for the Recreation Center Rebuild Project. Members will also review the draft Foster City Age Friendly City Action Plan and the 2024 Summer Concert Series band selection process. A presentation on Cartegraph asset tracking software is also scheduled.
- Recreation Center Rebuild Project Temporary Facilities and Transition Plan review
- Foster City Age Friendly City (AFC) Action Plan Draft review
- 2024 Summer Concert Series Band selection process discussion
- Cartegraph asset tracking and application presentation
City Council Regular Meeting
The Foster City Council and EMID Board will reorganize their leadership through the nomination and election of a new Mayor/President and Vice Mayor/Vice President. The meeting includes administering oaths of office to the newly elected officials. There is also a scheduled special presentation for outgoing Mayor Jon Froomin.
- Election of Mayor/President
- Election of Vice Mayor/Vice President
- Oaths of office for new Mayor and Vice Mayor
- Special presentation to outgoing Mayor Jon Froomin
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission approved recommendations for the City Council to amend zoning ordinances regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and density bonuses. The commission also appointed a member to the Traffic Review Committee and held a study session on residential design standards.
- Recommended City Council adopt Ordinance amending Title 17 Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units (5-0-0-0)
- Recommended City Council adopt Ordinance amending Title 17 Chapter 17.86 Density Bonuses (5-0-0-0)
- Appointed Chair Jagtiani to the Traffic Review Committee (5-0-0-0)
- Approved June 1, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-1-0)
- Approved June 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0-0)
- Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0-2-0)