Foster City public meetings in 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and EMID Board will hold a public hearing to discuss and potentially adopt new zoning and design standards for single-family and two-family residences. The body will also consider several contracts for housing rehabilitation, police equipment, and park furniture.

• Public hearing on amending Zoning Title 17 to add Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards
• Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco for Home Rehabilitation Program not to exceed $861,750
• Purchase of replacement mobile radios for Police Department from Metro Mobile Communications for $73,463.58
• Purchase of public and park site furniture for the Community Center Rebuild Project for $1,046,772
• Environmental review contract amendment with Placeworks, Inc. for $44,338 regarding 1155, 1165, and 1185 Chess Drive

Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee will convene to approve minutes from the November meeting and discuss the 2026 workplan, accomplishments, and community engagement. The meeting will also include a review of the Sustainable Living Guide.

• Approval of November 12, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of 2026 CAP Items
• Review of 2025 Accomplishments
• Discussion of 2026 Workplan
• Feedback on Sustainable Living Guide

Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Foster City Youth Advisory Committee will discuss its 2026 goals and hold a vote on that item. The meeting also includes a recap of the Winter Philanthropy effort and announcements about upcoming contests, scholarships, and a community event. Public attendance is invited.

• Winter Philanthropy Recap (old business)
• 2026 Goals Discussion with vote
• MTI Essay Contest – deadline February 2
• YTRS Scholarship (11th & 12th graders) – deadline February 27
• YAC Attack – March 7, 9 am‑2:30 pm, Los Altos Community Center

The committee voted to make the Winter Philanthropy Event an Arts/Crafts‑only activity. The event will be held on December 4 as a single part following the Sensory Santa program. A sub‑committee was formed with Arav Gupta as chair and Scarlet Pawlick‑Ward and Navya Kamath as members. Additional events scheduled include a Tree Lighting on December 3, a CAYC Zoom conference on November 15, a YTRS YAC Social on December 13, and a YAC Attack on March 7, 2026.

• Approved Arts/Crafts‑only format for Winter Philanthropy Event (11 votes)
• Set Winter Philanthropy Event date: Dec 4, one‑part event after Sensory Santa (11 votes)
• Created Philanthropy sub‑committee; chairs appointed: Arav Gupta (chair), Scarlet Pawlick‑Ward, Navya Kamath (unanimous)
• Scheduled Tree Lighting Event for Dec 3
• Scheduled CAYC Zoom Conference for Nov 15, 2025
• Scheduled YTRS YAC Social for Dec 13, 2025 at Burlingame Community Center
• Scheduled YAC Attack for Mar 7, 2026 at Los Altos Community Center

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Foster City Planning Commission will hold a study session to review a proposed expansion of the Gilead campus in the Chess Drive/Hatch Drive area. The applicant is requesting entitlements for a General Development Plan amendment, a vesting tentative map, and a use permit for a new R&D facility.

• Gilead campus expansion study session
• General Development Plan amendment for Chess-Hatch Master Plan
• Vesting tentative map to reconfigure three lots
• Use permit for Phase #1 R&D lab facility (B1165 Building)
• New surface parking lot for Phase #1

Youth Advisory Committee - CANCELLED

The regular meeting of the Foster City Youth Advisory Committee scheduled for Dec 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Foster City Teen Center (670 Shell Boulevard) was cancelled. A special meeting has been called for Dec 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the same location. The notice was issued by staff liaison Maddy Koval on Nov 11, 2025.

• Cancellation of the regular meeting on Dec 3, 2025 at 7 pm.
• Special meeting scheduled for Dec 10, 2025 at 7 pm at Foster City Teen Center, 670 Shell Boulevard.

Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss the 2025 year‑end report and set goals for 2026. It will recognize the committee chair and outgoing members. A director’s report will update the council on the Foster City Community Center rebuild and the nearing adoption of the Parks Master Plan. The report also notes a Zoox volunteer project at Leo J. Ryan Park with an $850 contribution.

• Discussion of Year End Committee Report for 2025 and Committee Goals for 2026
• Recognition of Committee Chair and outgoing committee members
• Director’s report on Foster City Community Center Rebuild Project (building enclosure, interior rough‑in, roofing, furnishings)
• Director’s report on Parks Master Plan completion and planned adoption on Dec 15
• Zoox volunteer beautification project at Leo J. Ryan Park with $850 contribution

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council and EMID Board of Directors will hold a special meeting. The primary purpose is to conduct a closed session with legal counsel regarding the initiation of litigation for one potential case.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation

The City Council and EMID Board convened a special meeting, completed roll call, and entered a closed session. The closed session resulted in no action being taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and Estero Municipal Improvement District Board of Directors will meet to reorganize their leadership. The body will nominate and elect a Mayor/President and Vice Mayor/Vice President.

• Nominations and election of Mayor/President
• Nominations and election of Vice Mayor/Vice President
• Oaths of office for Mayor and Vice Mayor
• Special presentation to outgoing Mayor/President Jimenez

The council voted unanimously to elect Art Kiesel as Mayor/President (5-0-0). The council also voted unanimously to elect Suzy Niederhofer as Vice Mayor/Vice President (5-0-0). Both officials took the oath of office and exchanged seats. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Art Kiesel elected Mayor/President (unanimous 5-0-0)
• Suzy Niederhofer elected Vice Mayor/Vice President (unanimous 5-0-0)

Traffic Review Committee Special Meeting

The Traffic Review Committee will hold a special meeting at 1:00 PM on November 20, 2025. After a brief public forum, the committee will approve the September 25, 2025 regular‑meeting minutes. The only substantive old‑business item is a discussion of the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. No new business or decisions are listed.

• Public forum for up to 3‑minute comments on any agenda item
• Approval of September 25, 2025 regular‑meeting minutes
• Discussion of the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (see attached memo)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Foster City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a comprehensive ordinance that would modernize design guidelines and streamline permitting for single-family and two-family homes. The commission is scheduled to adopt resolutions recommending amendments to the city's zoning code and rescinding various architectural and solar policies.

• Public hearing on single-family and two-family objective design standards
• Resolution recommending amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) of the municipal code
• Resolution recommending rescission of Chapters 17.50 and 17.54 (Accessory Buildings and Yards)
• Resolution recommending rescission of architectural and solar guidelines
• Adoption of Resolution No. P-25-25 approving RZ2024-0005

The commission approved the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0‑0 vote. It then adopted Resolution P‑14‑25 to recommend a new Chapter 17.15 on single‑family and two‑family design standards. It also adopted Resolution P‑15‑25 to recommend amendments to Title 17 and a revision of a zoning reference, and Resolution P‑16‑25 to recommend rescinding architectural and solar guidelines while preserving two specific policies. All three resolutions passed unanimously (5‑0‑0).

• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution P-14-25 recommending new Chapter 17.15 design standards (5-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution P-15-25 recommending amendments to Title 17 and zoning reference change (5-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution P-16-25 recommending rescind architectural and solar guidelines, preserve two policies (5-0-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Foster City Council and EMID Board will consider several routine items and a public hearing on building code updates. They will adopt an ordinance repealing Chapter 10.24 speed limits and establishing 15 mph zones near schools, and adopt resolutions for engineering work on the boulevard median and a $23,764 amendment for rear security gates. The Board will also approve a $995,663 task order with Hydroscience Engineering for wastewater lift‑station improvements and a $149,000 project contingency. A public hearing will be held to adopt the 2025 California building, residential, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire, energy, green building, existing‑building and wildland‑urban interface codes.

• Adopt ordinance repealing Chapter 10.24 speed limits and adding 15 mph zones near schools
• Adopt resolution approving Spektren Engineering work on Foster City Boulevard median (CIP 301‑635)
• Approve $23,764 amendment to task order with Wilsey Ham, Inc. for rear security gates (CIP 301‑707)
• Approve $995,663 task order with Hydroscience Engineering for sanitary sewer lift‑station Phase 6 (CIP 455‑719) and $149,000 contingency
• Public hearing to adopt 2025 building code updates and repeal related municipal code chapters

The council unanimously approved the consent calendar items, including a speed‑limit ordinance, a median modification project, and a $995,663 wastewater engineering contract. It also adopted two building‑code ordinances that update and replace numerous code chapters. The council appointed new members to the Audit, Parks & Recreation, and Traffic Review committees, and directed staff to work with the Samaritan House on food‑donation bins and to publish SNAP resources. Additionally, the council accepted the wastewater treatment plant master‑plan report.

• Approved consent calendar items (speed limit ordinance, median modification, $23,764 engineering amendment, CC&R amendments, $995,663 wastewater contract) – 5-0-0
• Adopted City Ordinance No. 696 updating building codes – 5-0-0
• Adopted City Ordinance No. 697 repealing and replacing building code chapters – 5-0-0
• Appointed Fred Baer, Rosana Han, Deborah Mester, Bevan Smith to Audit Committee – 5-0-0
• Appointed Tori Foord, Divya Malik, Yvonne Sorenson, Ranjani Thiagarajan to Parks & Recreation Committee – 5-0-0
• Appointed David Noonan to Traffic Review Committee – 4-0-1 (Sullivan abstained)
• Directed staff to partner with Samaritan House for food‑donation bins and publish SNAP resources – consensus
• Adopted Minute Order No. 2053 accepting wastewater treatment plant master‑plan report – 5-0-0

Audit Committee Regular Meeting

The Audit Committee will review several draft financial reports for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The body will also discuss the preparation of a written report of 2025 accomplishments for the City Council.

• Draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Year Ended June 30, 2025
• Draft Measure A Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025
• Draft Measure W Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025
• Draft Independent Accountant’s Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to Appropriation Limit Schedule for the Year Ended June 30, 2026
• Draft Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters for the Year Ended June 30, 2025

The committee approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related draft reports for the year ended June 30, 2025. Members decided that Chair Falgoon Desai and Vijay Dodd will prepare the 2025 annual report to be presented to City Council on February 2, 2026.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved draft ACFR and related reports for year ended June 30, 2025 (3-0-0)
• Assigned Falgoon Desai and Vijay Dodd to prepare 2025 annual report for Feb 2, 2026 Council meeting (3-0-0)

Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting on November 12, 2025. Members will hear a SamTrans presentation on the Countywide Transportation Plan, view a final message video from Jane Goodhall, and discuss the proposed AB-1243 Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act. The agenda also includes approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes, subcommittee reports, and a review of 2025 accomplishments and the 2026 workplan.

• SamTrans presentation on Countywide Transportation Plan
• Jane Goodhall final message video
• Discussion of AB-1243 Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act
• Approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Subcommittee reports (Business, Community Engagement, Events)

The committee approved the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5-0-0 vote. It also passed a motion to draft a CSAC letter urging the City Council to support AB 1243, the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act, also by a 5-0-0 vote. The letter will be prepared by the Community Engagement subcommittee for review.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved motion to draft CSAC letter recommending City Council support AB 1243 (5-0-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Foster City Planning Commission will hold a study session to review proposed updates to single-family and two-family design standards and related zoning code chapters. The meeting will also include a consent calendar item to approve the October 2, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Review of Chapter 17.15 Single-Family and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards
• Review of amendments to Chapters 17.04, 17.12, 17.14, 17.58, and 17.96
• Approval of October 2, 2025, Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
• Public comments accepted in person or via Zoom
• Meeting held at 620 Foster City Boulevard

The commission voted 5‑0 to adopt the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. No other motions were adopted; the board discussed draft design‑standard language and shopping‑center color rules. Commissioner Stoveland withdrew his request to change the roof‑pitch provision. All other items were informational.

• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Commissioner Stoveland withdrew roof‑pitch language request (no vote)

Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Foster City Youth Advisory Committee will review past activities, including the Halloween Festival and Winter Philanthropy Project. Members will discuss goals for 2026 and plan a Tree Lighting Event. Announcements will cover upcoming youth conferences and social gatherings.

• Halloween Festival recap
• Winter Philanthropy Project recap
• 2026 goals discussion
• Tree Lighting Event planning
• Announcements of upcoming youth events

The meeting covered introductions, review of minutes, and discussion of upcoming activities such as a hoodie design, officer nominations, event ideas, and announcements. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting

The committee will review a presentation on annual sports field renovations and conduct a visioning exercise for the Foster City Community Center. Members will also discuss goal planning for 2026.

• Presentation on Foster City Annual Sports Field Renovations
• Foster City Community Center Visioning Exercise
• 2026 Parks and Recreation Committee Goal Planning Discussion
• Update on Foster City Community Center Rebuild Project construction progress
• Report on a three-year agreement with A Plus Tree Services for routine tree maintenance

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and EMID Board will hold public hearings to adopt 2025 Parks and Open Space and Conservation elements and to establish 15 mph speed limits near schools. The body will also consider updating various 2025 California building and fire codes.

• Public hearing to adopt 2025 Parks and Open Space and Conservation Elements
• Proposed ordinance to establish 15 mph speed limits on certain streets near schools
• Police radio system upgrade contract with Daryl D. Jones, Inc. not to exceed $396,002.00
• Dispatch center remodel furniture contract with Xybix Systems Inc. not to exceed $105,083.68
• Contract amendment for 4LEAF, Inc. professional building services increasing compensation by $500,000

The City Council approved the repeal of the 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and the 2003 Conservation Element, adopting the new 2025 versions for each. The Council also approved a contract amendment with 4LEAF, Inc. and a supplemental $250,000 appropriation for building services. Additional actions included adopting new speed‑limit signage, updating building codes, and creating a Principal Accountant position with an $18,600 appropriation.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (Res 2025-86 to 2025-89) – vote 5-0-0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-90 for 4LEAF contract amendment and $250,000 supplemental appropriation – vote 5-0-0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-91 repealing 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and adopting 2025 element – vote 5-0-0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-92 repealing 2003 Conservation Element and adopting 2025 element – vote 5-0-0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-93 authorizing signage plan for school speed‑limit zones – vote 5-0-0
• Passed speed‑limit ordinance to repeal/replace Chapter 10.24 (15 mph zones) – vote 4-1-0
• Adopted building‑code update ordinance referencing 2025 California codes – vote 5-0-0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-94 adding Principal Accountant job description and $18,600 supplemental appropriation – vote 5-0-0

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and EMID Board of Directors will consider a joint letter to the San Mateo-Foster City School District regarding e-bike safety. The body will also review several maintenance contracts for park trees, traffic signals, and water management planning.

• Agreement with Plus Tree, Inc. for park tree maintenance: $50,000 (FY 25-26), $51,500 (FY 26-27), and $53,045 (FY 27-28)
• Traffic signal and lighting maintenance agreements with Cal-West Lighting & Signal Maintenance, Inc. (up to $172,450) and Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC (up to $100,000)
• Task order with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. for $69,900 to develop the 2025 Urban Water Management and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
• Amendment for $114,640 to Consor PMCM, Inc. for Fuel Systems Improvements Project (CIP 301-700)
• Joint letter to San Mateo-Foster City School District regarding e-bike education safety

The council approved several items on the consent calendar, including a $50,000 park‑tree maintenance contract and a $114,640 amendment for fuel‑system improvements, all unanimously (5‑0‑0). It adopted Resolution 2025‑84, updating the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee policy, also unanimously. The council passed Minute Order 2049, approving a joint letter to the San Mateo‑Foster City School District on e‑bike education safety (3‑2‑0). It also accepted the Community Center Rebuild Project update via Minute Order 2050 (5‑0‑0).

• Approved City Resolution 2025‑81 for $50,000 Plus Tree park tree maintenance (5‑0‑0)
• Approved City Resolution 2025‑83 amendment with Consor for $114,640 fuel systems improvement (5‑0‑0)
• Approved EMID Resolution 3823 authorizing $69,900 contract with EKI for urban water plan and $14,000 contingency (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑84 updating Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee policy (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted Minute Order 2049 approving joint e‑bike education safety letter (3‑2‑0)
• Adopted Minute Order 2050 accepting Community Center Rebuild Project update (5‑0‑0)

Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The committee approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). Two motions appointed Nyssa Mitra and John Estalilla as liaisons to the Youth Advisory Committee, passing 7‑0‑0 and 6‑0‑1 respectively. Katherine Beglinger and John Estalilla also joined the Business subcommittee. No public comments were received.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (6-0-1, Huo abstained)
• Appointed Nyssa Mitra as YAC liaison (7-0-0)
• Appointed John Estalilla as second YAC liaison (6-0-1, Estalilla abstained)
• Added Katherine Beglinger to Business subcommittee (no vote recorded)
• Added John Estalilla to Business subcommittee (no vote recorded)

Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Committee will hear an update on the Bike/Pedway Master Plan, which addresses citywide connectivity and links to the Bay Trail. The meeting will also include a review of the summer event evaluation, the committee work plan, and the appointment of a year‑end report committee. A director’s report will cover progress on the Foster City Community Center rebuild, parks master plan, wildlife management, tree services RFP, and upcoming recreation programs.

• Bike/Pedway Master Plan Update presentation
• Summer Event Evaluation discussion
• Review of Parks and Recreation Committee Work Plan
• Appointment of Year End Report Committee
• Director’s report on Community Center rebuild and Parks Master Plan

City Council Regular Meeting

The Foster City Council will consider routine items on the consent calendar, including authorizing a four-year contract for police in-car video cameras and a three-year mosquito abatement agreement with the county. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week and a closed session regarding potential litigation.

• Authorization of $106,192.79 contract for Axon in-car video cameras
• Authorization of $55,000 annual contract for mosquito abatement services
• Supplemental appropriation of $4,500,000 to PEMHCA Section 115 Trust
• Proclamation declaring October 5-11, 2025 as Fire Prevention Week
• Closed session to discuss anticipated litigation

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-80, allocating $4,500,000 to the PEMHCA Section 115 Trust. It also adopted Resolution 2025-79 to close City Hall and the Community Center from Dec. 26, 2025 to Jan. 2, 2026 and each year for the holiday period. In the consent calendar, the council approved a $25,378.65 Intrado dispatch equipment renewal, a $106,192.79 Axon video‑camera contract, and a mosquito‑abatement agreement not to exceed $55,000 annually.

• Approved Resolution 2025-80 supplemental appropriation $4,500,000 to PEMHCA Section 115 Trust (5-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-79 closure of City Hall and Community Center Dec 26, 2025–Jan 2, 2026 and annually (5-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-76 one‑year Intrado dispatch equipment renewal, $25,378.65 (5-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-77 four‑year Axon Fleet 3 in‑car video camera contract, $106,192.79 (5-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 2027-78 mosquito abatement services agreement up to $55,000 annually (5-0-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Foster City Planning Commission will meet on October 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at 620 Foster City Boulevard (and via Zoom). The agenda includes approval of the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes, a continued public hearing, and two new public hearings. Item 6.1 is a resolution to approve a use permit for an approximately 962‑square‑foot addition to the single‑family waterfront house at 607 Santa Catalina Ln (APN 094‑860‑070), finding the project exempt from CEQA. Item 6.2 is a resolution recommending the City Council repeal the 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and the 2009 Conservation Element and adopt the updated 2025 versions, both CEQA‑exempt.

• Approve use permit for ~962 sq ft addition at 607 Santa Catalina Ln (APN 094‑860‑070) – CEQA exempt
• Recommend City Council repeal 2009 Parks and Open Space Element and adopt 2025 element – CEQA exempt
• Recommend City Council repeal 2009 Conservation Element and adopt 2025 element – CEQA exempt
• Approve minutes from September 18, 2025 regular meeting and study session
• Continued public hearing (no specific item listed)

The commission approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a use permit (UP2025-0006) for a 962‑square‑foot addition to a single‑family waterfront house at 607 Santa Catalina Ln. It also adopted two resolutions recommending the City Council adopt the updated 2025 Parks and Open Space Element and the updated 2025 Conservation Element.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0-1)
• Approved Use Permit UP2025-0006 for 607 Santa Catalina Ln addition (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution P-12-25 recommending City Council adopt 2025 Parks and Open Space Element (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution P-13-25 recommending City Council adopt 2025 Conservation Element (4-0-0-1)

Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Foster City Youth Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting, review prior minutes, and discuss housekeeping items such as shirts and commitment contracts. The committee will vote to select new officers and receive an update on the Parks Master Plan. Additional topics include discussion of the 2025 Halloween Festival and brainstorming ideas for winter philanthropy.

• Vote on officer selection (5.2.1)
• Parks Master Plan update discussion (5.3)
• Halloween Festival 2025 discussion and sign‑up (5.4)
• Review of past philanthropy projects (5.5.1)
• Brainstorming potential winter philanthropy ideas (5.5.2)

Traffic Review Committee Regular Meeting

The Traffic Review Committee will continue discussions and receive additional input on two primary planning efforts. These include the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and the School Speed Limit Study Update.

• Discussion and input on the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
• Discussion and input on the School Speed Limit Study Update
• Approval of September 11, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review draft regulations for a citywide initiative to modernize design guidelines and zoning codes for single- and two-family homes. The body will also consider a permit for a home addition at 658 Harvester Drive.

• Architectural Review Permit for a 2,412-square-foot total addition to a house at 658 Harvester Drive
• Study session on Single- and Two-Family Objective Design and Development Standards
• Review of draft regulations for building design, site design, accessory structures, and landscaping

The commission unanimously approved the July 17, 2025 and August 14, 2025 meeting minutes on the consent calendar (5‑0‑0‑0). It also adopted Resolution No. P‑10‑25, granting an architectural review permit (AR2025‑0030) for a 226‑sq‑ft first‑floor and 2,186‑sq‑ft second‑floor addition (total 2,412 sq ft) to the single‑family house at 658 Harvester Drive, finding the project exempt from CEQA, with a 5‑0‑0‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0-0)
• Approved August 14, 2025 joint meeting minutes (5-0-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. P-10-25, approving AR2025-0030 for 658 Harvester Drive (5-0-0-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Foster City Council will consider amending municipal codes to transfer the Board of Appeals duties to the Planning Commission and approve a $22,208 contribution to the After School Activity Bus Program. The body will also appoint members to the Youth Advisory Committee and address a Civil Grand Jury report.

• Ordinance to amend building and construction codes (First Reading)
• $22,208 funding for ASA Bus Program
• Appointment of 15 Youth Advisory Committee members
• Response to San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Report
• Closed session on two existing lawsuits

The council appointed fifteen members to the Youth Advisory Committee (Resolution 2025‑73) by unanimous vote. It approved a $22,208 contribution for the After‑School Activity Bus program (Resolution 2025‑74) unanimously. The council adopted Ordinance 693 amending planning‑code duties of the Board of Appeals, passing 4‑1‑0. It also adopted Ordinance 694, which repeals and replaces multiple building‑code sections and designates the Planning Commission as the Board of Appeals, passing 4‑1‑0.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑73 appointing fifteen Youth Advisory Committee members (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑74 funding $22,208 for ASA Bus Program (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 693 amending Section 2.28.090 duties of Board of Appeals (4‑1‑0)
• Approved Minute Order No. 2047 approving letter to Superior Court (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 694 revising multiple building‑code sections and assigning Planning Commission as Board of Appeals (4‑1‑0)
• Approved Minute Order No. 2048 receiving Parks System Master Plan update (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑75 adding principal building inspector job description and supplemental appropriation (5‑0‑0)

Traffic Review Committee Special Meeting

The Traffic Review Committee will hold a special meeting to hear public comments and approve the May 29, 2025 regular meeting minutes. It will discuss new business items including the consideration of red curb placement and an update on the school speed limit study. The committee will also review old business such as the status of AB413 implementation and the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.

• Consideration of Red Curb placement
• School Speed Limit Study Update
• Approval of May 29, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Update on the Status of AB413 Implementation
• Discussion on the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan

Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee will approve the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss an updated policy statement for the committee. It will also review the city newsletter schedule for 2025‑2026 and receive reports on the Climate Action Plan implementation and the Solar Permit Holder Electrification flyer. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve August 13, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Update Policy Statement for CSAC, including meeting day and time
• City newsletter articles/blog schedule for 2025 and 2026
• Report on Climate Action Plan implementation and 2026 goals
• Solar Permit Holder Electrification flyer

The committee approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0‑0 vote. It also approved keeping the CSAC meeting schedule on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm, also by a 7‑0‑0 vote. Members assigned topics and volunteers for the 2025‑2026 city newsletter series. Staff will reprint the solar‑permit holder electrification flyer with a corrected QR code and distribute it via email.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved keeping CSAC meetings on 2nd Wednesdays at 6:30 pm (7-0-0)
• Assigned newsletter article topics and volunteers for September‑December
• Approved reprint of solar permit holder electrification flyer with corrected QR code
• Welcomed two new committee members
• Decided no Clean Air Day booth this year; social media copy to be shared

Parks and Recreation Committee Special Meeting

The committee will conduct a prioritization criteria exercise for the Parks Master Plan and receive a presentation on pesticide safety and reporting. The meeting also includes an update on the pickleball court reservation system.

• Parks Master Plan Prioritization Criteria Exercise
• Presentation on Pesticide Safety and Reporting
• Update on Pickleball Court Reservation System through Rec.org
• Recreation Center Rebuild Project update on structural steel and infrastructure
• Expansion of Foster City Community Garden by up to five additional boxes

City Council Regular Meeting

The Foster City Council and EMID Board will adopt several resolutions, including a $219,999.25 purchase of police department lockers. They will also adopt an ordinance amending accessory dwelling unit regulations and consider a public hearing on new Board of Appeals fees. Additional items include a garden‑box installation at 1130 Balclutha Drive, an amended FY 2025‑2026 pay plan, and a water‑supply agreement amendment.

• Ordinance amending Title 17, Chapter 17.78 Accessory Dwelling Units (Rz2025‑0004) – first reading
• Resolution authorizing purchase of police department lockers from Space and Systems, Inc. for $219,999.25
• Resolution amending license agreement with Island United Church and MOU for additional garden boxes at 1130 Balclutha Drive
• Adopted amended pay plan for Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 for both City and EMID
• Public hearing and ordinance to add Board of Appeals duties to the Planning Commission and adopt a new fee for appeals

The City Council and EMID Board approved a series of measures, including a water‑supply agreement amendment and a Tier 2 drought‑response plan, both unanimously (5‑0‑0). They also adopted a budget carryover of unspent 2024‑25 funds and a temporary business‑license tax amnesty, each passed unanimously (5‑0‑0). A new fee for Board of Appeals applications was approved by a 3‑2‑0 vote, and the council appointed Mayor Jimenez as its delegate to the League of California Cities conference.

• Approved EMID Resolution No. 3817 amending water‑supply agreement (5‑0‑0)
• Approved EMID Resolution No. 3818 Tier 2 drought‑response implementation plan (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted City Resolution No. 2025‑71 carrying over unspent 2024‑25 budget items (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted City Resolution No. 2025‑72 temporary business‑license tax amnesty (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted City Resolution No. 2025‑70 new fee for Board of Appeals, exempt from CEQA (3‑2‑0)
• Approved consent calendar items, including purchase of police lockers for $219,999.25 (5‑0‑0)
• Appointed Mayor Jimenez as voting delegate and Vice Mayor Kiesel as alternate for the League of California Cities 2025 conference (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted Minute Order No. 2046 receiving draft Parks and Open Space Element and Conservation Element (5‑0‑0)

City Council Special Meeting

The Foster City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss two potential policy changes: becoming a charter city and implementing a commercial vacancy tax. The council will receive staff reports and provide policy direction on both topics.

• Discussion on potential future ballot measure to become a charter city
• Discussion on potential commercial vacancy tax
• Action: Receive and accept staff reports and provide policy direction
• Meeting held as City Council/EMID Board of Directors
• Public comments limited to agenda items only

The council adopted Minute Order No. 2042, directing staff not to pursue becoming a charter city until after the November 3, 2026 election, with a possible revisit at a future annual retreat. The council also adopted Minute Order No. 2043, directing staff to fast‑track an economic development study and identify additional measures to address vacant properties in the municipal code. Both motions passed unanimously (5‑0‑0).

• Adopt Minute Order No. 2042 to postpone charter city pursuit until after Nov 3 2026 election (5‑0‑0)
• Adopt Minute Order No. 2043 to fast‑track vacant‑property economic development study (5‑0‑0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and EMID Board will adopt routine consent‑calendar items, including meeting minutes and two resolutions—one supporting a Safe Routes to School beacon project and another approving a revised sewer‑system management plan. A public hearing will consider text amendments to the zoning code for accessory dwelling units (Rz2025‑0004). The Council will also appoint members to the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee and hear an appeal concerning penalty fees at a pizza restaurant. Additional staff reports and updates on wastewater and recreation projects will be received.

• Adopt Resolution supporting Safe Routes to School beacon project and authorizing grant applications (5.3)
• Adopt Resolution approving Revised Sewer System Management Plan (5.4)
• Public hearing on zoning code amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units (6.1)
• Appointment of two resident members and one small‑business member to the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee (7.1)
• Consideration of appeal of penalty fees for Tandoori Pizza Restaurant at 1031 E. Hillsdale Blvd, Unit B (7.3)

The council unanimously approved the consent calendar, including resolutions supporting a safe routes to school beacon project and a revised sewer management plan. It adopted, by unanimous vote, the ordinance introducing text amendments to Chapter 17.78 of the zoning code to align accessory dwelling unit regulations with state law and granted a CEQA exemption. The council also appointed new members to the Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee, denied a penalty‑fee waiver appeal for Tandoori Pizza, and accepted progress reports on the wastewater treatment plant and recreation center projects.

• Approved consent calendar items (5-0-0)
• Adopted ADU zoning text amendments, waived further reading, sent to second reading (5-0-0)
• Appointed Small Business Member Shilpi Goel to full term (5-0-0)
• Appointed Resident Members Katherine Beglinger and John Estalilla to full terms (5-0-0)
• Directed policy to reduce Sustainability Advisory Committee size (consensus)
• Denied Tandoori Pizza penalty‑fee waiver appeal, appellant must pay full fees (4-1-0)
• Accepted Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan update (5-0-0)
• Accepted Recreation Center rebuild project update (5-0-0)

Planning Commission Special Meeting and Joint Special Study Session Between Planning Commission & Parks and Recreation Committee

The Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a joint study session to present the draft Parks and Open Space Element and the draft Conservation Element of Foster City’s General Plan. The session includes an open public hearing, a staff report, and a discussion of the proposed elements. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is for overview and public input.

• Study Session – overview of draft Parks and Open Space Element of the General Plan
• Study Session – overview of draft Conservation Element of the General Plan
• Open Public Hearing on the draft General Plan elements
• Staff Report on the draft General Plan elements
• Discussion of the draft General Plan elements

The joint special study session reviewed draft Parks and Open Space and Conservation elements of the General Plan. Commissioners and committee members asked questions and discussed acreage goals, maintenance planning, and climate impacts, but no motions, votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee will receive a staff presentation on administrative drafts for the General Plan's Conservation and Parks and Open Space elements. The body will also hear subcommittee reports and discuss an updated policy statement.

• Staff presentation on General Plan Administrative Drafts for Parks and Open Space Element
• Staff presentation on General Plan Administrative Drafts for Conservation Element
• Discussion of updated Policy Statement for CSAC
• Subcommittee reports on Business, Community Engagement, and Summer Days events
• Announcement of Trash Contest winners

The committee approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting by a roll‑call vote of 9‑0‑0‑1, with one member absent. Members decided not to include the electrification campaign in the upcoming Summer Days event because of timing. They also agreed to keep the trash‑sorting game at the Summer Days booth for this year.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (9‑0‑0‑1)
• Decided not to include electrification campaign in Summer Days
• Agreed to continue trash‑sorting game at Summer Days booth this year

City Council Special Meeting

The Foster City Council and Estero Municipal Improvement District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to review applications for nonprofit agency funding for the upcoming fiscal year. The body will receive a staff report and provide policy direction on the funding.

• Consideration of Nonprofit Agency Funding applications for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Staff Report on nonprofit funding applications
• Action by Minute Order to provide policy direction
• Public comment limited to agenda items only
• Meeting held jointly as City Council and EMID Board of Directors

The council adopted Minute Order No. 2037, setting policy for FY 2025‑2026 nonprofit agency funding. The plan allocates a total of $75,000 across basic services, community enrichment, and community health programs. The motion was carried unanimously, 5‑0‑0. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted Minute Order No. 2037 allocating $75,000 to nonprofit agencies (5-0-0)

Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Committee will hear a presentation from the Foster City Community Garden Association, receive updates from the Parks and Recreation Director, and spend time reviewing the survey results and proposed policies of the Parks Master Plan. No old business is pending. The meeting also includes a public forum for any resident comments.

• Presentation by Foster City Community Garden Association – community garden update
• Director’s report on Recreation Center rebuild progress and utility box art pilot
• Review of Parks Master Plan survey results, proposed guidelines, policies, and park type standards
• Update on CAGO Management Plan RFP and recommendation to approve Wildlife Innovations contract
• Pilot pickleball court registration system report – 557 reservations since July 1

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and EMID Board of Directors will meet to discuss several infrastructure contracts and personnel changes. Key items include a new goose management plan and the purchase of police radios. The body will also consider amendments to the City Manager's employment agreement.

• Pilot program for Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan: $383,824 plus $38,984 contingency
• Sole source purchase of replacement police portable radios from Metro Mobile Communications: $125,597.86
• Contract amendment with JDH Corrosion Consultants, Inc. for seawall monitoring: $139,570 plus $14,000 contingency
• Approval of new job classifications for Cross-Connection Control Specialist and Housing and Sustainability Manager
• Third amendment to City/District Manager Stefan Chatwin's employment agreement

The council adopted several resolutions, including approving a $383,824 supplemental budget for a wildlife‑goose management pilot, authorizing a $125,597.86 sole‑source purchase of police portable radios, amending the CSAC policy statement, adding two new job classifications, and approving a third amendment to the city manager’s employment agreement. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Wildlife Innovations pilot program and $383,824 supplemental budget (5-0-0) – Resolution No. 2025-63
• Approved 10% contingency $38,984 for contract amendments (5-0-0) – Resolution No. 2025-63
• Authorized sole‑source purchase of police portable radios for $125,597.86 (5-0-0) – Resolution No. 2025-61
• Amended CSAC policy statement and exempted it from CEQA (5-0-0) – Resolution No. 2025-62
• Added job classifications Cross‑Connection Control Specialist and Housing and Sustainability Manager (5-0-0) – Resolution No. 2025-64 and EMID Resolution No. 3813
• Approved third amendment to City Manager Stefan Chatwin’s employment agreement (5-0-0) – Resolution No. 2025-65 and EMID Resolution No. 3814
• Approved City/EMID Consent Calendar items, including minutes and contract amendment $139,570 (5-0-0) – Consent Calendar
• Removed purchase of police radios from Consent Calendar (no vote) – item withdrawn before adoption

City Council Regular Meeting

The Foster City City Council and EMID Board will consider several consent‑calendar resolutions, including a multi‑year Microsoft software agreement and other contract approvals. A public hearing will address the FY 2025‑2026 appropriations limit for the city and the district. New business includes discussion of Senate Bill 63 on transportation funding, and an overhire resolution for the Financial Services Manager position.

• Adopt resolution authorizing a 3‑year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (up to $394,675.84) (Item 5.3)
• Adopt resolution approving a $100,000 contract amendment with 4Leaf for professional on‑call building services (Item 5.5)
• Adopt resolution for sole‑source purchase of Sensus large water meters (up to $150,000) (Item 5.6)
• Adopt resolution appropriating $39,552 for a one‑year contract with Restoration First Responder Network for police mental‑health services (Item 5.4)
• Public hearing to set FY 2025‑2026 appropriations limit and related council and district resolutions (Item 6)

The council approved several consent‑calendar items, including temporary street closures, a Microsoft enterprise agreement, a contract amendment with 4Leaf, and a water‑meter purchase. It also approved a $39,552 appropriation for police mental‑health services, set FY 2025‑2026 appropriations limits for the city and EMID, directed opposition to SB63, and authorized an overhire with a $96,100 supplemental appropriation for the Financial Services Manager position.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑53 authorizing temporary closures of Shell Blvd and Balclutha Dr (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑54 authorizing 3‑year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement up to $394,675.84 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑55 authorizing 4Leaf contract amendment and $100,000 supplemental appropriation (5‑0‑0)
• Approved EMID Resolution 3810 for sole‑source purchase of Sensus water meters up to $150,000 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑56 appropriating $39,552 for police mental‑health services (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 appropriations limits for City and EMID (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted Minute Order 2036 directing policy to oppose SB63 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑58 overhire and $96,100 supplemental appropriation for Financial Services Manager (5‑0‑0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The commission will consider routine consent‑calendar approvals for June meeting minutes. It will hold a new public hearing to approve a use permit for a ~180,000‑square‑foot, five‑story research and development building at 335 Lakeside Drive. The commission will also hear a resolution recommending an ordinance amendment to update accessory dwelling unit regulations.

• Consent calendar: approval of June 5, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Consent calendar: approval of June 17, 2025 special meeting minutes
• New public hearing: use permit for a ~180,000‑sq‑ft research building at 335 Lakeside Drive (Project UP2024‑0039)
• New public hearing: ordinance amendment to Title 17, Chapter 17.78 accessory dwelling units (Project RZ2025‑0004)
• Continued public hearing (item details not specified in agenda)

The Commission approved the June 5 and June 17 meeting minutes by a 3‑0‑1 vote (one abstention, one absence). It then adopted Resolution P‑8‑25, approving the use permit for a 180,000‑sq‑ft research building at 335 Lakeside Drive, with a 4‑0 vote (one absence). Finally, it adopted Resolution P‑9‑25, recommending the City Council amend the zoning code for accessory dwelling units, also by a 4‑0 vote (one absence).

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (3-0-1-1; Abstain: Haddad; Absent: Pedro)
• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (3-0-1-1; Abstain: Haddad; Absent: Pedro)
• Adopted Resolution P‑8‑25, approving use permit for 335 Lakeside Drive (4-0-0-1; Absent: Pedro)
• Adopted Resolution P‑9‑25, recommending ADU zoning amendment (4-0-0-1; Absent: Pedro)

Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee will review subcommittee reports on business, community outreach, and events. The meeting includes a presentation by Bhumitra LLC and Brown Act training for committee members.

• Presentation by Jayanthi Venkat and Sharada Ambrish of Bhumitra LLC
• Community-Based Social Marketing Campaign Pilot flyer report
• Pancake Event recap and Summer Days Booth report
• Brown Act Training by Assistant City Attorney Denise Bazzano

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Foster City Planning Commission will consider a resolution to approve a use permit for a 330‑square‑foot first‑floor addition and a 244‑square‑foot second‑floor addition to an existing 2,660‑square‑foot two‑story single‑family waterfront house at 932 Aruba Ln (Plum Island HOA) in Neighborhood 7, and will find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar items, a continued public hearing, a commission reorganization item, and a study session on a proposed research and development building at 335 Lakeside Drive. Public comment is limited to agenda items and may be submitted in person, by Zoom, or in writing before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

• Consent Calendar – approval of May 15, 2025 regular meeting and joint Planning Commission & Parks and Recreation study session minutes
• Continued Public Hearing (item 5) – no specific project detailed
• New Public Hearing – resolution approving use permit for additions at 932 Aruba Ln and CEQA exemption (item 6.1)
• Planning Commission Reorganization (item 8.1)
• Study Session – review of 5‑story, ~180,000 sq ft research and development building at 335 Lakeside Drive, Gilead Sciences campus (item 9.1)

The commission moved agenda item 8.1 to the top, nominated Commissioner Pedro as Chair and Commissioner Stoveland as Vice Chair, and approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a use permit for a 330‑sq‑ft first‑floor and 244‑sq‑ft second‑floor addition to the single‑family waterfront house at 932 Aruba Ln. Commissioners welcomed new Planning Department staff members. All motions passed with a 4‑0‑0‑1 vote (Commissioner Haddad absent).

• Moved agenda item 8.1 to top of agenda – approved (4-0-0-1)
• Nominated Commissioner Pedro as Planning Commission Chair – approved (4-0-0-1)
• Nominated Commissioner Stoveland as Vice Chair – approved (4-0-0-1)
• Approved May 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes – approved (4-0-0-1)
• Approved use permit for addition at 932 Aruba Ln – approved (4-0-0-1)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Foster City Council will adopt the fiscal year 2025‑2026 final city and Estero Municipal Improvement District budget. It will also approve several resolutions, including a $21,600 school crossing‑guard agreement, a $35,101 IT services contract, a $126,600 ESRI licensing agreement, and a $91,862 security‑gates task order. The meeting includes special proclamations and a public comment period.

• Adopt FY 2025‑2026 city and district budget
• Authorize $21,600 school crossing‑guard agreement with San Mateo‑Foster City School District
• Authorize $35,101 IT services agreement with San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department
• Authorize up to $126,600 three‑year ESRI licensing agreement
• Authorize $91,862 task order for security gates at City Hall rear parking lot

The council unanimously approved a series of resolutions, including the FY 2025‑26 city and district budgets, an updated investment policy, and several service contracts ranging from IT services to engineering and workers‑comp administration. It also adopted the Countywide and Foster City Roadway Safety Plan and authorized a lien on the property at 800 Regulus Street. No action was taken on the proposed Gilead campus expansion.

• Approved City Resolution No. 2025-40 authorizing $21,600 school crossing guard agreement (5-0-0)
• Approved City Resolution No. 2025-42 authorizing $35,101 IT services agreement (5-0-0)
• Approved City Resolution No. 2025-45 task order with Wilsey Ham, Inc. for engineering services $91,862 (5-0-0)
• Approved City Resolution No. 2025-46 three‑year workers‑comp admin agreement up to $260,000 (5-0-0)
• Adopted City Resolution No. 2025-49 updated Investment Policy (5-0-0)
• Adopted City Resolution No. 2025-50 FY 2025‑26 City Budget (5-0-0)
• Adopted City Resolution No. 2025-51 Countywide and Foster City Roadway Safety Plan (5-0-0)
• Adopted City Resolution No. 2025-52 lien and repair cost assessment for 800 Regulus Street (5-0-0)

Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee will hold public comments, approve minutes from April 9 and April 28, 2025, and elect a Vice Chair. Subcommittee reports and old business items such as a marketing flyer and an Earth Day retrospective will be discussed. A Sierra Club presentation and announcements of a new staff liaison and upcoming community events are also on the agenda.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Approval of April 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of April 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Community-Based Social Marketing Campaign Pilot flyer
• Sierra Club presentation

The committee approved the April 9 regular meeting minutes and the amended April 28 special meeting minutes. Members elected Nyssa Mitra as Vice Chair. They also approved a Community‑Based Social Marketing Campaign flyer to inform solar panel owners about additional electrification options.

• Approved April 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes (passed 8-0-0-2, absent: Haupt, Yan)
• Approved amended April 28, 2025 special meeting minutes (passed 7-0-1-2, abstain: Kho; absent: Haupt, Yan)
• Elected Nyssa Mitra as Vice Chair (passed 8-0-0-2, absent: Haupt, Yan)
• Approved Community‑Based Social Marketing Campaign flyer (passed 7-0-1-2, abstain: Huo; absent: Haupt, Yan)

Joint City Council/Planning Commission Special Meeting

The joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting will begin with a call to order and roll call. A public comment period will be held, but City Council members may not discuss or act on topics raised there. The only substantive agenda item is a 2025 Land Use and Housing Legislative Update, listed as an information item with no action required. No decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Public comment period – information only, no action permitted
• 2025 Land Use and Housing Legislative Update – information item, no action required
• Call to Order
• Roll Call of council members and planning commissioners

The meeting consisted of a presentation on the 2025 Land Use and Housing Legislative Update. No action was taken on any item. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Foster City Planning Commission will hold a study session to review Part 2 of draft regulations for single-family homes, including yards, fences, and Eichler homes. The meeting will also cover consent calendar items and continued public hearings.

• Review of Part 2 of single-family design and development standards
• Discussion on yards, attached accessory structures, and Eichler homes
• Approval of April 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Continued public hearings
• Community Development Department Director report

The Planning Commission approved the regular meeting minutes from April 17, 2025 after a motion by Commissioner Jagtiani and a second by Commissioner Kenkre. The vote was 4‑0‑0‑1, with Chair Haddad absent. No other items were formally approved, denied, or tabled; the remainder of the meeting consisted of a study session discussion of draft single‑family design standards. The meeting adjourned at 9:49 p.m.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0-1 vote)

Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting

The committee will conduct an input exercise regarding the Parks Master Plan. Members will also receive a presentation on landscaping improvements at Bridgeview Park and a department update from the Director.

• Bridgeview Park Landscaping Improvements presentation
• Parks Master Plan Committee Input Exercise
• CAGO Management Plan RFP for seven parks (deadline June 30, 2025)
• Recreation Center Rebuild Project foundation update
• Code of Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials

City Council Regular Meeting

The Foster City Council will vote on water and wastewater rate increases for the next five years and approve temporary road closures for the Fourth of July celebration. The meeting also includes the adoption of the fiscal year 2025-26 budget and the approval of construction contracts for the Recreation Center rebuild and Lagoon Pump Station.

• Water and wastewater rates to increase annually through 2029
• Fourth of July road closures on Shell Boulevard and Balclutha Drive
• Contract with PG&E for $88,633 for Recreation Center power
• Contract with Tolemi for $37,000 for rental registry services
• Contract with Schaaf & Wheeler for $992,045 for pump station design

The Council approved updated water and wastewater rates for the Estero Municipal Improvement District, effective July 1, 2025, with annual adjustments through 2029. It also authorized a $88,633.15 agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric for permanent power to the Recreation Center rebuild project. Additionally, the Consent Calendar items, including several resolutions and a financial update, were approved unanimously.

• Consent Calendar items approved (5-0-0)
• Authorized PG&E power agreement for Recreation Center ($88,633.15) (4-1-0)
• Adopted EMID water rates effective July 1, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Adopted EMID wastewater rates effective July 1, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Adopted Minute Order No. 2029 to proceed with FY 2025-2026 preliminary budget (5-0-0)
• Adopted Minute Order No. 2030 receiving workforce vacancies report (5-0-0)
• Adopted Minute Order No. 2031 receiving CSAC 2024 report (5-0-0)
• Adopted Minute Order No. 2032 receiving Utility Box Art program update (5-0-0)

Traffic Review Committee Regular Meeting

The Traffic Review Committee will consider recommending the adoption of the C/CAG Countywide and Foster City Local Road Safety Plan and Vision Zero Goal to the City Council. The committee will also review the participation plan for the city's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.

• Recommendation to City Council for adoption of the Countywide and Foster City Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and Vision Zero Goal
• Review of the Participation Plan for the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan

City Council Special Meeting

The Foster City Council and Estero Municipal Improvement District Board will hold a special meeting to review the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and a five-year financial plan. The council will provide policy direction on these items via minute order.

• Preliminary Budget for FY 2025-26 and Five-Year Financial Plan
• Action to provide policy direction via minute order
• Public comments limited to agenda items only

The Council adopted Minute Order No. 2027, receiving and accepting the FY 2025‑26 budget and the five‑year financial plan through FY 2029‑2030. The motion passed unanimously with a 5-0-0 vote. The order also directs staff to evaluate department staffing, explore sponsorship for the new Community Center, and seek ways to increase revenue.

• Adopted Minute Order No. 2027, accepting FY 2025‑26 budget and five‑year financial plan (5-0-0)

Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee will meet by teleconference on May 19, 2025. Members will conduct a roll call and hear public comments. The committee will consider approval of its 2024 accomplishments and set goals for 2025. The meeting will end with a communications item and adjournment.

• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• Public Comments (max 3 minutes per speaker)
• Approval of 2024 Accomplishments and 2025 Goals
• Communications

The Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee discussed and finalized revisions to its 2024 Accomplishments and 2025 Goals. A motion to accept the revisions was made by Member Motiwala, seconded by Member Curry, and passed by roll‑call vote 7‑0‑0‑3. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved revisions to 2024 Accomplishments and 2025 Goals (7-0-0-3)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Foster City Council and EMID Board will adopt several routine resolutions from the consent calendar, including a $139,919 task order for environmental review of an 800,000‑square‑foot biotechnology project on Chess Drive. They will also award a $135,867 construction contract for the Foster City Boulevard median modification and approve a $75,000 contingency increase for a water‑tanks improvement project. A special presentation on the US 101/SR 92 Interchange Direct Connector Project will be given as an information item with no action required. The meeting will conclude with a public comment period subject to state code restrictions.

• Resolution authorizing $139,919 task order with Placeworks for environmental review of 800,000 SF biotech project at 1155, 1165, and 1185 Chess Drive (5% contingency $6,996).
• Resolution awarding $135,867 contract to Spektren Engineering for Foster City Boulevard Median Modification (CIP 301‑635) with $20,000 construction contingency.
• Resolution accepting work by G. Bortolotto & Company for CIP 301‑716 Street Rehabilitation and Park Pathway Restoration (CEQA exempt).
• Resolution approving $75,000 contingency and budget increase for CIP 405‑660 Water Tanks and Facilities Improvement (total contingency $715,000).
• Special presentation by the San Mateo County Transportation Authority on the US 101/SR 92 Interchange Direct Connector Project (information only, no action).

The City Council unanimously approved several consent‑calendar items, including a $135,867 contract for the Foster City Boulevard median modification and a $75,000 budget increase for water‑tank improvements. It also adopted City Resolution No. 2025‑33, authorizing a $139,919 task order with Placeworks for an environmental study of the Gilead Chess Hatch biotech master plan. Finally, the Council appointed Shankar Kenkre to a four‑year term on the Planning Commission.

• Approved City Resolution No. 2025‑31 authorizing $135,867 contract to Spektren Engineering (5‑0‑0)
• Approved City Resolution No. 2025‑32 accepting work by G. Bortolotto & Co. for street rehabilitation (5‑0‑0)
• Approved EMID Resolution No. 3802 adding $75,000 contingency to water‑tank project (5‑0‑0)
• Adopted City Resolution No. 2025‑33 authorizing $139,919 task order with Placeworks for biotech site study (5‑0‑0)
• Appointed Shankar Kenkre to a four‑year term on the Planning Commission (5‑0‑0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting and Joint Study Session Between Planning Commission & Parks and Recreation Committee

The Planning Commission will consider a resolution to approve a sign use permit request that amends the previously approved Master Sign Program (SR2024‑0003). The amendments would allow illumination on the retail pedestal directory sign (sign type E) and make minor language updates for the Metro Center project at 921‑949 and 951‑987 E. Hillsdale Blvd. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar items, a continued public hearing, and a joint study session on updating the city’s parks and open‑space and conservation elements of the General Plan.

• Resolution approving sign use permit amendments for Metro Center (allow illumination on sign type E and minor language updates)
• Consent calendar items to be enacted by a single motion
• Continued public hearing on pending matters
• Joint study session to update the Parks and Open Space Element and Conservation Element of the General Plan
• Community Development Department Director report

The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. P‑6‑25, approving SR2025‑0001 to amend the master sign program for the Metro Center site. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0‑0‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved sign use permit amendment (Resolution No. P‑6‑25, SR2025‑0001) 5‑0

Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Youth Advisory Committee will receive a presentation from SamTrans. Members will also discuss updates regarding the Parks Taskforce and collaborations with the PRC.

• Presentation by SamTrans
• Parks Taskforce Meeting Update
• Egg Hunt debrief
• Stress Buster Event discussion
• YAC and PRC collaboration brainstorming

Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting

The committee will discuss updates to the Utility Art Box program and current parks and recreation trends. The meeting also includes a presentation by Baybasi and a departmental update from the Director.

• Review of Utility Art Box selected artwork and program update
• Discussion on Parks and Recreation Trends
• Presentation by Baybasi
• Approval of March 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Director's report on Recreation Center Rebuild Project and Parks Master Plan

City Council Regular Meeting

The Foster City Council will consider adopting an ordinance to amend the Below Market Rate Inclusionary Housing Program and add Just Cause Eviction protections, along with administrative updates to the purchasing system and a resolution to fly the Pride flag. The meeting also includes the adoption of a Code of Conduct for officials and the Street Rehabilitation Project for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Amending Below Market Rate Inclusionary Housing Program and adding Just Cause Eviction protections
• Updating city purchasing system procedures
• Adopting Code of Conduct for elected and appointed officials
• Approving Street Rehabilitation Project for 2025-2026
• Resolution to fly Pride Flag for June 2025

The council approved the consent calendar items, including two ordinances and several resolutions, with a 4-0-0 vote. It also adopted a new Code of Conduct for city and EMID officials, adding meeting‑de​corum and Brown Act reporting provisions, by a 3-0-1 vote.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (Ordinances 690, 691; Resolutions 2025-26 to 2025-29) (4-0-0)
• Adopted Code of Conduct for city and EMID officials (Resolution 2025-30, EMID 3801) (3-0-1)
• Approved Audit Committee 2024 Year End Report, Minute Order No. 2026 (4-0-0)
• No action taken on City/District Warrants of Demands

Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee will meet on April 28, 2025, with members joining in person at 620 Foster City Blvd and via Zoom. After roll call, the committee will accept brief public comments limited to agenda items. The main business is a discussion and approval of the committee’s 2024 accomplishments. The meeting will end with a communications item and adjournment.

• Discussion and approval of 2024 Accomplishments

The Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee voted to accept the 2024 goals and accomplishments. The motion was passed 9-0-0-1, with one member absent. Senior Management Analyst Vanessa Brannon will prepare a report to present to the City Council on June 2, 2025.

• Approved 2024 sustainability accomplishments report (9-0-0-1)

Traffic Review Committee Regular Meeting

The Traffic Review Committee will hold its regular meeting on April 24, 2025. After a public forum for citizen comments, the committee will approve the September 26, 2024 meeting minutes. The primary agenda item is a discussion of the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.

• Approval of September 26, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Public forum allowing up to 3 minutes per speaker
• Discussion of the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and EMID Board will hold public hearings on updating the Master Fees and Service Charges Schedule for FY 2025-26 and introducing an ordinance for tenant relocation assistance and just cause evictions. The body will also consider revisions to the city's purchasing policy and military equipment use policy.

• Public hearing on Master Fees and Service Charges Schedule for FY 2025-26
• Proposed ordinance adding 'Just Cause Evictions' and 'Tenant Relocation Assistance' to the Below Market Rate Inclusionary Housing Program
• Resolution regarding Police Department acquisition and use of military equipment
• Proposed administrative revisions to the City's Purchasing System and Policy
• Project update on the Recreation Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301-678)

The City Council approved the FY 2025‑26 Master Fees and Service Charges Schedule and adopted an amendment to the city's purchasing policy, both unanimously. It introduced and read by title only, waived further reading, and sent to second reading an ordinance amending Chapter 17.90 to add just‑cause eviction, tenant relocation assistance, and a below‑market‑rate unit registry, passing 4‑1‑0. Minute orders were adopted for the Recreation Center rebuild update and the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan, directing staff to re‑issue the RFP. All consent‑calendar items, including renewal of the police military equipment policy, were approved unanimously.

• Approved City/EMID Consent Calendar items, including police military equipment policy (5-0-0)
• Adopted City Resolution No. 2025-24 and EMID Resolution No. 3798 amending Master Fees and Service Charges Schedule (5-0-0)
• Introduced and read by title only, waived further reading, and passed to second reading Ordinance amending Chapter 17.90 (housing program) (4-1-0)
• Adopted amendment to Chapter 3.04 and City Resolution No. 2025-25 updating the city's purchasing policy (5-0-0)
• Adopted Minute Order No. 2024 receiving Recreation Center Rebuild Project update (5-0-0)
• Adopted Minute Order No. 2025 for Canada Goose Management Plan update and directed staff to re‑issue RFP (4-1-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review draft regulations for a citywide initiative to modernize single-family design guidelines and zoning code. The goal is to create a comprehensive ordinance and streamline the permitting process for homeowners.

• Study session on Single-Family Objective Design and Development Standards, including building design, site design, and accessory structures
• Approval of April 3, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The commission voted to approve the regular meeting minutes from April 3, 2025 with a 5‑0‑0‑0 vote. The remainder of the session was a study session on the draft single‑family design standards, where commissioners discussed entry definitions, landscape buffers, shared driveways, solar impact policy, and front‑elevation articulation, but no formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0-0)

Audit Committee Regular Meeting

The Audit Committee will review a preliminary audit for fiscal year 2024-2025 and consider potential directed studies for the auditor to perform. The committee will also select a new chair for 2025 and prepare a report of 2024 accomplishments for the City Council.

• Auditor’s overview of Preliminary Audit FY 2024-2025
• Consideration of FY 2024-2025 Directed Study for the Auditor
• Selection of 2025 Audit Committee Chair
• Preparation of 2024 accomplishments report for City Council
• Approval of November 14, 2024, meeting minutes

The Audit Committee approved the minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting. Committee Member Falgoon Desai was tasked with completing the 2024 annual report and presenting it at the May 5, 2025 City Council meeting. The committee voted to forgo a directed study for FY2024‑2025. Finally, Falgoon Desai was elected as the 2025 Audit Committee Chair.

• Approved November 14, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Assigned Falgoon Desai to complete the 2024 annual report and present May 5, 2025
• Decided no FY2024-2025 directed study will be performed (3-0-0)
• Elected Falgoon Desai as 2025 Audit Committee Chair (3-0-0)

Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee will approve new officer appointments and discuss upcoming Earth Day activities. A presentation will update members on Parks and Open Space and Conservation General Plan elements. The committee will also hear about a pilot community‑based social marketing campaign and receive subcommittee reports.

• 5.1 New Committee Officers
• 5.2 Earth Day planning
• 5.3 Parks and Open Space, and Conservation General Plan Elements Update presentation
• 5.4 Community‑Based Social Marketing Campaign Pilot
• 5.5 Subcommittee Reports

The committee approved the December 11, 2024 and amended February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (8‑0‑0‑2). Committee Member Goel was unanimously elected Chair. The Community Outreach Pilot Plan was accepted as the template for the pilot program (8‑0‑0‑2). No vote was taken on the Vice Chair nominations, which were tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved Dec 11 2024 and amended Feb 12 2025 minutes (8-0-0-2)
• Elected Committee Member Goel as Chair (unanimous)
• Accepted Community Outreach Pilot Plan as template (8-0-0-2)

Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Youth Advisory Committee will review updates for the Stress Buster event scheduled for April 26 and the Egg Hunt, including volunteer station sign‑ups. Members will brainstorm a collaboration with the Parks and Recreation Commission. The meeting also announces that Youth Advisory Committee applications are open until April 20 and that summer camp leader positions are open through the end of April.

• Stress Buster Event Overview – April 26 (9 am‑1 pm)
• Egg Hunt Overview – sign‑up for stations
• YAC and PRC collaboration brainstorm
• YAC applications open – closes April 20
• Summer camp leader positions open – closes end of April

City Council Regular Meeting

The Foster City Council and EMID Board will adopt several resolutions authorizing contract amendments and a supplemental appropriation. Key decisions include a $127,978 amendment with Bay City Electric Works for emergency generator replacements, a $75,000 amendment with 4LEAF Inc for on‑call building services, and a $35,000 amendment with Pen Media LLC for video technician services. The council also approves a $35,000 supplemental appropriation for the Measure K Emergency Rent Relief Pilot Program. Additional agenda items are special proclamations and a presentation on flood and sea‑level‑rise resiliency.

• Resolution authorizing $127,978 contract amendment with Bay City Electric Works for Emergency Generator Replacements Project (CIP 455‑705)
• Resolution authorizing $75,000 contract amendment with 4LEAF Inc for on‑call building services
• Resolution authorizing up to $35,000 contract amendment with Pen Media LLC for video technician services
• Resolution approving $35,000 supplemental appropriation for Measure K Emergency Rent Relief Pilot Program
• Special proclamations for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and National Volunteer Appreciation Week; presentation by OneShoreline CEO on flood and sea‑level‑rise resiliency

The council adopted a supplemental appropriation of $35,000 for the Measure K Emergency Rent Relief Pilot program and authorized the city manager to accept reimbursement funds from San Mateo County. It also unanimously approved several contract amendments, a labor union memorandum of understanding, and investments in the Local Agency Investment Fund.

• Approved City Resolution 2025-22 authorizing $35,000 supplemental appropriation for emergency rent relief (5-0-0)
• Approved City Resolution 2025-18 authorizing $35,000 contract amendment with Pen Media, LLC (5-0-0)
• Approved City Resolution 2025-19 authorizing $75,000 contract amendment with 4LEAF Inc. (5-0-0)
• Approved EMID Resolution 3795 authorizing $127,978 contract amendment with Bay City Electric Works (5-0-0)
• Approved City Resolution 2025-20 approving MOU with AFSCME Council 57, Local 829 (5-0-0)
• Approved EMID Resolution 3796 approving same MOU with AFSCME Council 57 (5-0-0)
• Approved City Resolution 2025-21 authorizing investment in the Local Agency Investment Fund (5-0-0)
• Approved EMID Resolution 3797 authorizing investment in the Local Agency Investment Fund (5-0-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review projects in the proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The body will determine if these projects are consistent with the Foster City General Plan for inclusion in the FY 2025-26 and Five-Year CIP.

• Public hearing for the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Adoption of Resolution No. P-25 regarding CIP project consistency with the General Plan
• Approval of March 6, 2025, meeting and study session minutes
• Approval of March 20, 2025, joint Planning Commission & Parks and Recreation study session minutes

The commission approved the March 6 and March 20, 2025 meeting minutes through the consent calendar. It conducted a new public hearing to review proposed five‑year capital improvement projects. The commission adopted Resolution No. P‑25 recommending that the City Council find the projects consistent with the Foster City General Plan and include them in the FY 2025‑26 and five‑year Capital Improvement Program.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (consent calendar)
• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (consent calendar)
• Adopted Resolution No. P‑25 recommending City Council find projects consistent with General Plan and include them in FY 2025‑26 and five‑year CIP

Youth Advisory Committee- CANCELLED

The regular Foster City Youth Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 2, 2025, at 7:00 pm was cancelled. A special meeting has been called for April 9, 2025, at 7:00 pm, to be held in the Foster City Teen Center at 670 Shell Boulevard.

• Cancellation of the regular meeting on April 2, 2025
• Special meeting scheduled for April 9, 2025 at 7:00 pm

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council and EMID Board of Directors will hold a study session to receive staff reports and provide policy direction. The meeting focuses on long-term capital improvement programs and budget preparation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Five Year Capital Improvement Program FY 2025-2026 to FY 2029-2030
• Projected water and wastewater rates for FY 2025-2026 to FY 2029-2030
• Updates to Master Fees and Service Charges Schedule for FY 2025-2026
• Fifteen Year General Fund Capital Improvement Projects Program and Funding Plan
• Fifteen Year Water and Wastewater Funds Capital Improvement Projects Program

The City Council and EMID Board gave direction to proceed with the proposed Five‑Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025‑2030 and to include it in the FY 2024‑25 budget. They also approved the fifteen‑year General Fund, Water, and Wastewater capital improvement and funding plans, as well as the adoption of water and wastewater rate‑setting procedures and related public notices. Additional actions were directed for updates to master fees, internal service fund policies, and several internal service fund budgets.

• Proceed with Five‑Year Capital Improvement Program FY 2025‑2030 (consensus)
• Proceed with Fifteen‑Year General Fund CIP and $5 M annual transfers (consensus)
• Proceed with Fifteen‑Year Water and Wastewater CIP and specified fund transfers (consensus)
• Approve water rate‑setting procedures and plan public notice for June 2, 2025 hearing (consensus)
• Approve wastewater rate‑setting procedures and plan public notice for June 2, 2025 hearing (consensus)
• Proceed with adopting updated Master Fees and Service Charges Schedule for FY 2025‑2026 (consensus)
• Proceed with reserve policy and funding methodology for all Internal Service Funds (consensus)
• Proceed with preparing budgets for Equipment Replacement, Vehicle Replacement, Building Maintenance, Longevity Recognition Benefits, Compensated Absence, Self‑Insurance, and Information Technology funds (consensus)

Regular Planning Commission Meeting and Joint Study Session Between Planning Commission & Parks and Recreation Committee

The commission will hold a new public hearing on a resolution to approve a use permit for a health science university as a unique use in an existing office building at 989 E. Hillsdale Boulevard, and to find the project exempt from CEQA. The staff will present a report, public testimony will be heard, and the commission will adopt Resolution No. P‑ 25 approving UP2024‑0037. The meeting also includes a study session on updating the General Plan’s Parks and Open Space and Conservation Elements.

• New public hearing on use permit for health science university at 989 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
• Adopt Resolution No. P‑ 25 approving project UP2024‑0037
• Project to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15301
• Study session on updating the General Plan Parks and Open Space Element and Conservation Element
• Staff report by Project Planner Kevin McGill (Assistant Planner)

The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. P‑4‑25, approving the use permit request (UP2024‑0037) to allow a Health Science University as a unique use within an existing office building at 989 E. Hillsdale Boulevard. The project was found exempt from CEQA under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). The motion passed with a 5‑0‑0‑0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved Health Science University use permit at 989 E. Hillsdale Blvd (5-0-0-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Foster City Council and EMID Board will adopt the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes and an ordinance setting absentee limits for citizen advisory committees. They will adopt a resolution supporting the Wyland Foundation’s 2025 Mayor’s Challenge for water conservation. The council will authorize a $130,000 agreement with Fehr and Peers for professional transportation planning and engineering services for the Foster City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, including a $20,000 contingency. They will also appropriate $30,000 for the 2024‑2025 Street Rehabilitation Project and award the construction contract to MCK Services.

• Adopt City/EMID regular meeting minutes of March 3, 2025
• Adopt ordinance amending Section 2.36.200 to set committee absentee resignation thresholds
• Adopt resolution supporting Wyland Foundation’s 2025 Mayor’s Challenge for water conservation
• Authorize $130,000 contract with Fehr and Peers for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (plus $20,000 contingency)
• Authorize $30,000 appropriation from the School District for the Street Rehabilitation Project and award contract to MCK Services

City Council Special Meeting

The Foster City Council and Estero Municipal Improvement District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss a proposed code of conduct for elected and appointed officials. No official action is scheduled.

• Discussion to reconsider a code of conduct for elected and appointed officials
• Public comments limited to agenda items only
• Meeting held as City Council/EMID Board of Directors

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Foster City Planning Commission will consider a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Below Market Rate Inclusionary Housing Program. The proposed changes include definitions for just cause evictions, tenant relocation assistance, and a rental registry. The commission will also review proposed use permits for a recreational facility and a health science university.

• Resolution recommending adoption of Below Market Rate Inclusionary Housing Program amendments
• Proposed use permit for recreational facility with basketball courts at 391 Foster City Boulevard
• Proposed use permit for health science university use at 989 E. Hillsdale Boulevard
• Approval of February 20, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes
• Public hearing on proposed ordinance amendments

Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting - CANCELLED

The Foster City Youth Advisory Committee's regular meeting scheduled for March 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Foster City Teen Center was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered.

Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Committee will consider the Foster City General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element and receive an update on 2025 City Special Events. The Director will report on the Recreation Center rebuild, Parks Master Plan progress, and several division updates. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Discussion of Foster City General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element
• Update on 2025 City Special Events
• Director's report on Recreation Center Rebuild Project
• Parks Master Plan Phase I nearing 30% completion
• Canada Goose Management Plan RFP proposals due March 20

City Council Regular Meeting

The Foster City Council and the Estero Municipal Improvement District Board will adopt a resolution authorizing a $243,320 award to Kayuga Solution, Inc. for professional assessment services on the Water Main Condition Assessment Project (CIP 405‑723) and a $6,000 project contingency, and will find the project exempt from CEQA. The meeting also includes routine consent‑calendar items such as adoption of February 18, 2025 minutes and several financial reports, as well as new‑business actions on subcommittees, the FY 2023‑24 audited financial report, and budget planning. An ordinance to amend the Municipal Code’s absenteeism rules for citizen advisory committees will be introduced and considered.

• Resolution authorizing $243,320 award to Kayuga Solution, Inc. for Water Main Condition Assessment (CIP 405‑723) and $6,000 contingency, with CEQA exemption
• Adoption of City/EMID regular meeting minutes of February 18, 2025
• Ratification and approval of FY 2023‑24 audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, audit compliance reports, and warrant registers
• Ordinance amending Section 2.36.200 to specify number of absences that constitute resignation for citizen advisory committees
• Staff reports and actions on FY 2025‑2026 budget preparation and five‑year financial plan

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Foster City Planning Commission will consider routine items on the Consent Calendar, including approval of the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission will hold a New Public Hearing to adopt Resolution No. P‑25, which recommends that the City Council accept the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and find the report exempt from CEQA under guidelines section 15061(b)(3). Additional agenda items include a Continued Public Hearing, Old Business, New Business, a Study Session, and a Director's Report.

• Consent Calendar – approval of February 6, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• New Public Hearing – adopt Resolution No. P‑25 recommending City Council acceptance of the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and CEQA exemption (Section 15061(b)(3))
• Continued Public Hearing – item 5 (details not specified in agenda)
• Old Business – item 7 (no specific matters listed)
• New Business – item 8 (no specific matters listed)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and EMID Board of Directors will meet to vote on several routine consent calendar items. Key actions include awarding concession agreements for kiteboarding and updating municipal codes regarding meeting absenteeism.

• Concession agreements for Wind Over Water and The Kite School at Baywinds Park (April 1, 2025 – December 31, 2027)
• Ordinance specifying the number of meeting absences that constitute a resignation
• Contract amendment of $40,000 with It's Personnel Consulting Inc. for HR services
• Request for Proposal for the Integrated Adaptive Canada Goose Management Plan Implementation
• Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the San Mateo County Operational Area Emergency Services Organization

Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee will discuss a Community-Based Social Marketing pilot program, plan Earth Day events, and review the 2025 sustainability goals. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. The meeting also includes subcommittee reports and routine communications.

• 5.1 CSBM – Brainstorming a pilot program for community-based social marketing
• 5.2 Planning for Earth Day activities
• 5.3 Discussion of 2025 sustainability goals
• 5.4 Subcommittee reports

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Foster City Planning Commission will consider approving two residential construction projects: a new single-family house and a home addition with a roof deck. The body will also vote on the approval of the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approval of new 2,347 SF single-family house at 925 Gull Ave
• Approval of 173 SF addition with roof deck at 827 Grenada Ln
• Approval of November 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Planning Commission reorganization and Vice Chair nomination
• Community Development Department Director report

Youth Advisory Committee Regular Meeting

The committee will review minutes and debrief the Winter Philanthropy Project. It will discuss planning for a Spring Philanthropy Event, including selecting a subcommittee. An Egg Hunt will also be considered. A scholarship announcement will be shared.

• Winter Philanthropy Project debrief (old business)
• Spring Philanthropy Event planning and subcommittee selection (new business)
• Discussion of an Egg Hunt (new business)
• YRTS Scholarship announcement (announcements)
• Review of meeting minutes (agenda item 3)

Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting

The committee will review its 2025 work plan and the 2024 year-end report for the City Council. Members will also hold a study session for the Park Master Plan and select a Utility Art Box Subcommittee.

• Review and approval of 2024 Year End Report and goals for February 18 City Council meeting
• Park Master Plan study session for committee input
• Selection of Utility Art Box Subcommittee
• Discussion of 2025 Committee Work Plan
• Update on Recreation Center Rebuild Project construction and site fencing

City Council Regular Meeting

The Foster City Council will consider adopting a resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign a primary grant agreement with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for future Measure A and Measure W funding. The meeting also includes the introduction of an ordinance regarding absenteeism in meetings and special presentations honoring Fire Chief Kent Thrasher and Black History Month.

• Introduction of ordinance adding 'Meetings-Absenteeism' section to municipal code
• Resolution authorizing primary grant agreement with San Mateo County Transportation Authority
• Proclamation honoring Fire Chief Kent Thrasher on retirement
• Proclamation recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month
• Approval of City/EMID regular and special meeting minutes from January 2025

City Council Annual Retreat

The City Council and Estero Municipal Improvement District Board of Directors will meet for a special study session. The sole agenda item is the City Council Annual Retreat.

• City Council Annual Retreat study session

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and EMID Board of Directors will interview and appoint new members to the Planning Commission and Audit Committee. The body will also consider several resolutions regarding police staffing, city treasury appointments, and infrastructure projects.

• Appointment of one member to the Audit Committee and two members to the Planning Commission
• Resolution to approve an overhire for one Police Officer position from April 2025 through FY 24-25
• Appointment of Nathan (Nate) Cruz as City Treasurer and District Treasurer
• Transfer of $600,000 ($300,000 each from CIP 301-716 and CIP 301-721) to a new Park Pathway Restoration Project 2024-2025
• Task order with BKF Engineers for $55,604 for the Shell Bridge Sanitary Sewer Force Main Rehabilitation Project feasibility study

Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Citizens Sustainability Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting to hear public comments, approve the December 11, 2024 minutes (moved to February), and discuss new business items including Community-Based Social Marketing, Earth Day planning, 2025 goals, and subcommittee reports.

• Approval of December 11, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes – moved to February meeting
• CSBM (Community-Based Social Marketing – Overcoming Barriers)
• Earth Day Planning
• 2025 Goals
• Subcommittee Reports

Youth Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Youth Advisory Committee will discuss and vote on goals for 2025 and determine subcommittees. The group will also receive an update on the Winter Philanthropy Project.

• Vote on 2025 goals
• Winter Philanthropy Project timeslot sign-up update
• Determination of subcommittees

Parks and Recreation Committee Regular Meeting

The Parks and Recreation Committee will vote to elect new officers. It will also consider lagoon safety and water quality issues and review the committee work plan for 2025. Additional items include a presentation from the Foster City 55+ Club and a review of the 2024 year‑end report and goals.

• Election of new officers
• Lagoon safety and water quality discussion
• Review and discussion of the 2025 Committee Work Plan
• Presentation from the Foster City 55+ Club
• Review of the 2024 Committee Year End Report and goals for 2025

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and EMID Board will consider routine consent‑calendar items, including adoption of meeting minutes and several resolutions. The Council will adopt an ordinance that amends the Foster City Zoning Map to change grade‑level references and grant a CEQA exemption for the PJCC project at 800 Foster City Boulevard. Additional actions include authorizing a request for proposals for a workers’ compensation third‑party administrator and approving an amended pay plan effective Jan. 1 2025. A new‑business item will seek policy direction to work with the California Public Policy Group on a spot bill to expand prevailing‑wage rules for accessory dwelling units.

• Adopt City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 9 2024.
• Adopt City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of December 16 2024.
• Adopt Ordinance amending the Foster City Zoning Map (Rz‑98‑007) to replace “K‑5” with “School” for the PJCC at 800 Foster City Boulevard and to find the project exempt from CEQA.
• Adopt Resolution authorizing staff to issue a Request for Proposals for a workers’ compensation third‑party administrator.
• Adopt Resolutions approving the amended City and EMID pay plans effective January 1 2025.

Youth Advisory Committee- CANCELLED

The regular meeting scheduled for January 1, 2025, has been cancelled. A special meeting has been scheduled for January 8, 2025, at 7:00pm at the Foster City Teen Center.