CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2022
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Regular Meeting of June 6, 2022 of the City Council of the City of Foster City, sitting as said Council and as ex officio the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID), was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor/President Richa Awasthi.
Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, as amended through Order N-08-21, the meeting was held as a hybrid meeting.
ROLL CALL
The Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary called the roll:
PRESENT: Councilmembers/ex officio Directors Jon Froomin, Sanjay Gehani, Sam Hindi, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Richa Awasthi.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Edmund Suen, Interim City/District Manager, Ben Stock, City Attorney/District Legal Counsel; Jennifer Phan, Interim Deputy City Manager; Derek Schweigart, Parks and Recreation Director; Maria Saguisag-Sid, Human Resources Director; Tracy Avelar, Police Chief; Robert Marshall, Fire Marshal; Louis Sun, Public Works Director; Thai-Chau Le, Planning Manager; Mark Lee, Police Lieutenant; Rob Lasky, IT Manager; Shannon Allen, Consulting Planner; Julie Paping, Interim Principal Management Analyst; Vanessa Brannon, Management Analyst; Yelena Cappello, Deputy City Clerk; Kevin Ortiz, Management Coordinator; Shuli Chen, Video Technician and Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AND OBSERVING JUNETEENTH.
Mayor Awasthi presented the proclamation recognizing and observing Juneteenth to Bill Stewart representing Foster City Association of Black Residents.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 2022 AS LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH.
Councilmember Sullivan presented the proclamation recognizing June 2022 as LGBTQ Pride Month to LGBTQ Commissioner Dana Johnson, representing the San Mateo County LGBTQ Commission.
PUBLIC
The following people addressed the City Council via email regarding geese depredation:
1. Lin;
2. Ellie Mae; and
3. Joanne Werneke.
The following people addressed the City Council in person:
1. Lynnette Hickox, 220 Commons Lane, regarding geese depredation;
2. Winfred de Kreij, 518 Jibstay Lane, regarding the need for fencing near the transmission tower on Baffin Street;
3. Michael Schultz, 310 Chesapeake Avenue regarding geese depredation;
4. Angela Stucker, 1000 Foster City Boulevard, regarding geese depredation; and
5. Phyllis McArthur, 1415 Marlin Avenue, regarding geese depredation;
Pam Heman addressed the City Council via teleconference regarding the closure of the Mickelson Arthritis and Rehabilitation Center pool.
Without objection from the City Council Mayor Awasthi requested staff agendize a resolution regarding Mickelson Arthritis and Rehabilitation Center pool.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember/Director Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember/Director Hindi, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, approving the following items on the City/District Consent Calendar:
City/EMID Consent Calendar
1. Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 16, 2022;
2. Minutes of City Council and Planning Commission Joint Special Meeting of May 17, 2022;
3. Minutes of Special Meeting of May 18, 2022;
4. Minutes of Special Meeting of May 24, 2022;
5. City Resolution No. 2022-55, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City, California, Establishing the Property Tax Rate for General Obligation Bonds for Fiscal Year 2022-2023;”
6. City Resolution No. 2022-56, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving a Temporary Use Permit and Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Shell Boulevard Between East Hillsdale Boulevard and South Service Road, Balclutha Drive Between the Round-About on the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) Campus and Shell Boulevard, and the Temporary Closure of the Shell Boulevard Exit of the South Service Road for Summer Days 2022;”
7. City Resolution no. 2022-57, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Primegov for Agenda Management Software in an Amount Not to Exceed $40,721;”
8. City Resolution No. 2022-58, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Appropriating Funds from the Information Technology Equipment Replacement Fund Account Number 504-0160-419-4388 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Cities Digital, Inc. for Laserfiche Document Management Software in an Amount Not to Exceed $44,085;”
9. City Resolution No. 2022-59, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the City of Foster City IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $39,867 for FY 2022-2023 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement;”
10. EMID Resolution No. 3649, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the Estero Municipal Improvement District IT Division to Provide Information Technology Services to the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department in the Amount of $39,867 for FY 2022-2023 and Authorizing the District Manager to Execute the Agreement;”
11. City Resolution No. 2022-60, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Awarding a Contract to Disability Access Consultants (DAC) in an Amount Not to Exceed $130,000 for Services to Update Written Policies Relating to Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan;”
12. EMID Resolution No. 3650, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Awarding a Contract to Disability Access Consultants (DAC) in an Amount Not to Exceed $130,000 for Services to Update Written Policies Relating to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Self- Evaluation and Transition Plan;”
13. EMID Resolution No. 3651, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Extension of a Pilot Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) Through June 30, 2023;”
14. EMID Resolution No. 3652, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Issuance of a Request for Proposals for Professional Emergency Generator Design Services;” and
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN JOSE FOR MINIMUM WAGE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-61.
Without objection from the City Council Mayor Awasthi removed this item from the Consent Calendar at the request of Vice Mayor Froomin.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Hindi, seconded by Councilmember Sullivan, and carried, 4- 1-0, Vice Mayor Froomin voted “no”, adopting City Resolution No. 2022-61, “A Resolution of the City of Foster City Authorizing an Agreement with the City of San Jose for Minimum Wage Enforcement Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $45,000 for an Initial Three- Year Term from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, with an Option to Extend the Agreement for an Additional Two-Year Term in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $15,000 Per Year.”
RECOMMENDED ADVOCACY POSITIONS ON PRIORITY LEGISLATION FOR THE 2022 STATE LEGISLATURE. CONTINUED TO JUNE 20, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Without objection from the City Council Mayor Awasthi removed this item from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Hindi and Councilmember Sullivan.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Hindi, seconded by Councilmember Sullivan, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, to continue “Recommended Advocacy Positions on Priority Legislation for the 2022 State Legislature” to the June 20, 2022 City Council meeting.
REPORTS
NON-PROFIT AGENCY FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. MINUTE ORDER NO. 1859. TAKEN OUT OF AGENDA ORDER.
Management Analyst Brannon presented the staff report.
Marah Curry, representing the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the City Council via email.
The following people addressed the City Council/EMID Board of Directors in person:
1. Sue Digre, representing PARCA;
2. Sonja Tappan, representing San Mateo Foster City Education Foundation;
3. Supriya Singh, representing Foster City Village;
The following people addressed the City Council/EMID Board of Directors via teleconference:
1. Jordy Pascual, representing Jobs for Youth;
2. Bart Charlow, representing Samaritan House;
3. Marilyn Kaplan;
4. Allie Rogge, representing StarVista; and
5. Christine Kohl Zaugg, representing Sustainable San Mateo County.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember/Director Hindi, seconded by Councilmember/Director, and carried, 3-2-0, Vice Mayor/Vice President Froomin and Councilmember/Director Gehani voted “no”, to direct staff to proceed with option 3 as presented in the staff report, with each non-profit receiving funds based on their application, funding history, annual report, and community needs category funding percentage, with an amendment to move the requested funds from the Foster City Sister City Association to Foster City Village, as follows:
Non-Profit Agency Community Needs
Category Funding
CALL Primrose Basic Services $5,000
County of San Mateo Jobs for
Youth Community Enrichment $3,000
Foster City Village Community Enrichment $7,000
Hillbarn Theatre Community Enrichment $4,000
LifeMoves Basic Services $10,000
Mission Hospice Basic Services $7,000
PARCA Basic Services $5,000
Samaritan House Basic Services $20,000
San Mateo-Foster-City Community
Education Foundation Community Enrichment $6,000
Foster City Sister Cities
Association Community Enrichment $0
StarVista Basic Services $5,000
Sustainable San Mateo County Community Health $3,000
TOTALS $75,000
RECESS. The meeting recessed at 8:35 p.m. and reconvened at 8:43 p.m.
POTENTIAL BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND
CONSIDERATION OF NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT MEASURE. MINUTE ORDER NO. 1860. TAKEN OUT OF AGENDA ORDER.
Interim City Manager Suen presented the staff report.
William E. Rainey, representing Sycomp, addressed the City Council via email.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember Gehani, and carried, 4-0-1, Councilmember Hindi abstained, adopting Minute Order No. 1860, directing staff to establish and work with a Business License Tax ad hoc subcommittee comprised of Mayor Awasthi and Councilmember Gehani and come back to Council with the item at the July 18, 2022 City Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. MINUTE ORDER NO. 1861.
Mayor/President Awasthi opened a public hearing to hear and consider public comments regarding the City/District Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Interim City/District Manager Suen presented the staff report.
Without objection from the City Council/EMID Board of Directors, Mayor/President Awasthi closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember/Director Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember/Director Gehani, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 1861, directing staff to proceed with incorporating the terms from the preliminary budget into the final budget for FY 2022-20223t o be considered for adoption by the City Council/EMID Board on June 20, 2022.
ESTABLISHING WATER RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-62. EMID RESOLUTION NO. 3653.
Mayor/President Awasthi opened a public hearing to hear and consider comments regarding establishing water rates for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Public Works Director Sun presented the staff report.
You You Xue addressed the City Council via email.
Without objection from the City Council/EMID Board of Directors, Mayor/President Awasthi closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor/Vice President Froomin seconded by Councilmember/Director Gehani, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2022-62, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing New Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2022-2023” and EMID Resolution No. 3653, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing New Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.”
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE 5.135-ACRE PARCEL KNOWN AS 1065 EAST HILLSDALE BOULEVARD IN THE C-2/PD (GENERAL BUSINESS/PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT COMBINING) DISTRICT WITH AN AMENDED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW AN APPROXIMATELY 5,200 SQUARE FEET OF RESTAURANT/RETAIL USE LOCATED AT 1065 EAST HILLSDALE BOULEVARD AT
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD AND EAST HILLSDALE BOULEVARD (RZ2021-0002).
Mayor Awasthi opened a public hearing to hear and consider comments regarding an amendment to the Foster City Zoning Map to modify the previously approved General Development Plan for the 5.135-Acre Parcel known as 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard in the C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development Combining) District with an amended General Development Plan to allow an approximately 5,200 Square Feet of Restaurant/Retail Use located at 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard at the Northwest Corner of Foster City Boulevard and East Hillsdale Boulevard (RZ2021-0002).
Consulting Planner Allen presented the staff report/PowerPoint presentation.
No public testimony was received.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Awasthi closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor Froomin, seconded by Councilmember Gehani, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, to introduce the ordinance by title and waive further reading of “An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the 5.135 Acre Parcel Known as 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard at the Northwest Corner of Foster City Boulevard and East Hillsdale Boulevard in the C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development) District with an Amended General Development Plan to Allow an Approximately 5,200 Square-foot Restaurant/Retail Use – Town Center Neighborhood – APN 094-512-080 – RZ2021- 0002”.
Motion by Vice Mayor Froomin, seconded by Councilmember Gehani, and carried unanimously by roll call vote, 5-0-0, to pass “An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the 5.135 Acre Parcel Known as 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard at the Northwest Corner of Foster City Boulevard and East Hillsdale Boulevard in the C- 2/PD (General Business/Planned Development) District with an Amended General Development Plan to Allow an Approximately 5,200 Square-foot Restaurant/Retail Use – Town Center Neighborhood – APN 094-512-080 – RZ2021-0002” to second reading.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
AMENDING SECTIONS 15.12.010 (PURPOSE, OBJECTIVE, INTENT), 15.12.020 (DEFINITIONS), 15.12.170(J) (EXEMPT SIGNS-POLITICAL SIGNS) AND 15.12.180 (TEMPORARY SIGNS) WITHIN CHAPTER 15.12 (SIGN CONTROL) OF TITLE 15,
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOSTER CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TEMPORARY NON-COMMERCIAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY SIGNS. TABLED.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Awasthi tabled this item to the June 20, 2022 City Council meeting.
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 FOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS (TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL) AS REQUIRED BY
THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-63.
Communications Director/City Clerk Schaus presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor Froomin, seconded by Councilmember Hindi, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2022-63, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for the Election of Certain Officers (Two Members of the City Council) as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities.”
DECLARING A WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY CONDITION AND AUTHORIZING
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES AS DEFINED IN SECTION 8.60.050 A, B, C, D, E, F, AND L OF CHAPTER 8.60 OF THE DISTRICT CODE. EMID RESOLUTION NO. 3654.
Public Works Director Sun presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor Froomin, seconded by Councilmember Hindi, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting EMID Resolution No. 3654, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Declaring a Water Shortage Emergency Condition and Authorizing the Implementation of Water Conservation Measures as Defined in Section 8.60.050 a, B, C, D, E, F, and L of Chapter 8.60 of the District Code.”
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY/DISTRICT WARRANT OF DEMANDS. NO ACTION TAKEN.
City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 16,2022.
COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS,
AND CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS
Councilmember/Director Sullivan stated that he attended the City/County Association of Governments Congestion Management and Environmental Quality Committee meeting on May 23 and they discussed possible funding opportunities for bicycle pedways. He thanked the City Council and the City for the opportunity to join the Leadership Council, and thanked Police Chief Avelar for her work in the program. He stated that he is reviewing the information he’s received regarding geese mitigation.
Councilmember/Director Gehani stated that he attended the Transportation Subcommittee meeting with Councilmember Hindi on June 2 and they discussed transportation grants, Traffic Relief Program, and reviewed the street light memo.
Councilmember/Director Hindi stated that he attended the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) meeting on May 19 and they discussed water rationing.
He stated that data reflects that as a region we continue to use water wisely and urged residents to continue conserving water through measures such as reducing lawn watering time. On May 24, he attended the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting with Mayor Awasthi. On May 25, he attended the Housing Endowment and Regional Trust (HEART) of San Mateo County meeting and they discussed the issuance of bonds for affordable housing. On May 26, he attended the Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) meeting.
He encouraged residents to vote on Election Day, June 7.
Vice Mayor/Vice President Froomin stated that on June 1 he attended the South Bayside Waste Management Authority (SBWMA) Shoreway Center Operations Agreement Subcommittee meeting and they discussed selection of the new operator. On June 1, he attended the Raising of the LBGTQ Progress Pride flag. On June 5, he attended Aswat Ensemble Yemeni music concert in Leo J. Ryan Park and said it was a great event.
Mayor Awasthi stated that on May 24 she attended the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting with Councilmember Hindi and they discussed monetization opportunities, such as parking and lagoon use, and recommendations on pilot programs in Leo J. Ryan Park to leverage the waterways. On May 25, she attended the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Board meeting where they discussed budget adoption, and the business plan. On May 25, she also attended a vigil to honor Robb Elementary school victims with Councilmember Hindi. On May 31, she attended a Meet the Mayor event with students from Beach Park Elementary School and said it was a great event. On June 1, she attended the raising of the LBGTQ Progress Pride flag.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor/President Awasthi recessed the meeting into Closed Session for:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to 54956.9(d)(2)(e)(1): (2 potential cases)
2. Public Employee Appointment (Government Code §54957) Title: City Manager; and
3. Report Out from Closed Session.
Meeting recessed into Closed Session at 10:23 p.m. and reconvened at 11:35 p.m.
City Attorney Stock reported that no action was taken in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Awasthi adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
From: You You Xue
To: Foster City Public Comment
Cc: [email protected]; Yelena Cappello; Priscilla Schaus; Laurie Rith; Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh
Subject: Comment: Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Water Rates 6 June 2022 18:30 Date: Friday, May 6, 2022 1:31:48 PM
My name is You You Xue, and I represent Chez Xue (pronounciation: shay shway), a restaurant located at 1000 Metro Center Blvd in Foster City. We are struggling and cannot continue to bear the relentless fee and rate increases. The soaring cost of utilities forces us to raise prices on customers, which is contributing to public dissatisfaction and reduced revenue. Small businesses need relief, and we urge this body to review how this rate increase may disproportionately affect businesses in the city. Thank you.
From: Lin
To: Foster City Public Comment
Cc: [email protected]; Yelena Cappello; Priscilla Schaus; Laurie Rith; Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh
Subject: Killing geese?
Date: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 6:35:07 PM
How disgusting that you place the killing of animals above all other issues. How about investigating that ugly sea wall that is
smells like grift.
Ruined access to the bay trail and
plunged home values
--
Lin
Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become your words. Keep your words positive because your words become your behaviors. Keep your behaviors positive because your behaviors become your habits. Keep your habits positive because your habits become your values. Keep your values positive because your values become your destiny. Gandhi From: Ellie Mae
To: Foster City Public Comment
Cc: [email protected]; Yelena Cappello; Priscilla Schaus; Laurie Rith; Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh
Subject: Re: Geese
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022 1:18:03 PM
>
Hi-
> I just want to voice my support related to control of this geese problem we have. As a 15 year resident and mother of two children, we have dealt with this problem for far too long.
We can’t use our school grass areas due to out of control geese poop and recently my child told me about throwing the shot put during PE and it was disgusting to pick up because it looked like it was covered in mud but it was covered in goose poo!
When our family goes
out to enjoy the lagoon (kayaking, paddle boarding)
I get afraid of water contact due to the
bacteria levels and we all shower immediately after. It is sad because people that grew up in this town tell me they used to swim at our beaches, and that is unheard of these days due to the bacterial levels caused by the geese.
>
> It is frustrating to see mostly out of town “protesters” coming to talk about a subject they are not living with. I’ve also sent an email to them expressing my frustration that they’re involved in our business. They clearly care more about animals than people. >
> I know it is a hard decision and you have a very hard job. It is hard for me to get to meetings working full-time and raising a family, but I just wanted to provide my feedback and support. Thanks for listening and thanks for your hard work for our city. >
> Thank you,
> Ellie
From: Joanne Werneke
To: Foster City Public Comment
Cc: [email protected]; Yelena Cappello; Priscilla Schaus; Laurie Rith; Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh
Subject: Canada Geese problem
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022 2:37:06 PM
Hi Mayor and Council
Not sure if you have tried this as it didn't mention it in the article (see below attached) about your Canada Geese problem.
Why don't you try getting Swans to get the Canada Geese to find another place to be.
They did this in Schaumburg IL and it
works.
Geese and Swans do not get along... and it doesn't take many swans to get them to leave.
Hope this solution helps you out.
Best
Regards
Joanne Werneke
https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-city-kill-geese-poop From: Joanne Werneke
To: Foster City Public Comment
Cc: [email protected]; Yelena Cappello; Priscilla Schaus; Laurie Rith; Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh
Subject: Canada Geese Problem (con"t)
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022 2:58:21 PM
Hello
You could also use Swan decoys instead of real Swans to deter Canada Geese if real swans are problematic.
Best
Regards
Joanne Werneke
From: William Rainey
To: Foster City Public Comment; Julie Paping
Cc: Michael Symons; Neal Callahan; Murray Jukes; Fred Adam; Dharnidharka, Rajiv; [email protected]; Yelena Cappello; Priscilla Schaus; Laurie Rith; Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh
Subject: Public comments from Sycomp A Technology Company, Inc.
Date: Monday, June 6, 2022 3:39:49 PM
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To City Council of Foster City:
We are writing to address the proposed increase of the business license tax and would like to point out a few bullets and request further discussion and (re)-consideration regarding this proposal:
1. To go from a cap (which still produced a meaningful tax, but not unreasonable necessarily) to effectively no cap – which produces, in our case, a 1,000% increase in tax (both a substantially meaningful and unreasonable amount) and such proposed revisions will produce even greater amounts for other companies which are overly economically burdensome, perhaps unconstitutional and needs more discussion;
2. We are not out of the Covid burden yet and Sycomp has not meaningfully occupied our Foster City leased space in over 2 years (and we are already paying an enormous amount, which you tax already via the real estate owner), whereby this gross revenue is not being sourced in Foster City, as remote employees are scattered through CA and the US;
3. Further, as this is a gross receipt model, the City is failing to consider that the companies may not be profitable – not considering profit especially during Covid and the supply chain limitations again we could be broaching constitutional taking and other issues here;
4. We are dealing with rising inflation, discussions of a global recession, uncertainty in the marketplace, hybrid workforces and you are proposing a potentially 1,000 % increase in an already competitive marketplace;
5. This increase will be the tipping point for us and many other companies and will force companies to leave Foster City; and
6. We are talking to other companies and we can confirm that this increase is enough where creating a litigation fund to oppose this exorbitant increase is cheaper than paying said increase for the companies at issue.
Regards,
William E. Rainey
General Counsel
O: 650.781.5089 | C: 408.799.4425
[email protected] | Sycomp.com
Sycomp
950 Tower Lane #1785 | Foster City, CA 94404
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From: Marah Curry
To: Foster City Public Comment; Priscilla Schaus; Edmund Suen Cc: Joanne Bohigian; Dan Demers; Jennifer Phan; Vanessa Brannon; [email protected]; Yelena Cappello; Priscilla Schaus; Laurie Rith; Rob Lasky; Aaron Siu; Austin Walsh
Subject: Public Comment for 6/6/2022 City Council Meeting Item 8.1 Consideration of Applications for Non-Profit Agency Funding for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Date: Monday, June 6, 2022 3:53:04 PM
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June 6th 2022 memo_Public Comment Nonprofit Funding.pdf Importance: High
Please find the attached memo to be included in the Public Record as Public Comment for tonight’s City Council Meeting, Item 8.1 Consideration of Applications for Non-Profit Agency Funding for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023.
Please let me know if you have any questions or you need any further information from me.
Best,
Marah Curry
Foster City Chamber of Commerce
100 Grand Lane, Suite B
Foster City, CA 94404
Tele: (650) 573-7600
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
City of Foster City
VIA: Priscilla Schaus, CMC
[email protected]
FROM: Chamber Cares Initiative Team on behalf of the Board of Directors, Foster City Chamber of Commerce
DATE: June 6th, 2022
RE: Consideration of Applications for Non-Profit Agency Funding for FY 2022-2023
Mayor and Members of City Council,
Tonight, you will be reviewing a staff report outlining three strategies for funding the nonprofit grant applications for FY 2022-2023.
While we are very pleased that Foster City recognizes and values the work of our nonprofits and the roles that they play in ensuring a healthy and sustainable community, we are concerned about the overall process and the amount of funding available. Per the June 6th Staff Report on “PUBLIC HEARING FOR FY 2022-2023 PRELIMINARY BUDGET” earlier tonight, it states “ On May 9, City staff presented the FY 2022-2023 preliminary budget and 5- year financial plan for the General Fund (Funds 001-003). Based on City Council’s direction to postpone a decision on the use of the FY 2020-2021 $4.3 million rollover surplus until such time economic development projects can be identified as an alternative option besides paying down the City’s CalPERS unfunded accrued liability…” With such a surplus, in addition to The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) stimulus funding from the Federal Government ($8 million), we would recommend that Council consider increasing their funding allocation for these grants to support community organizations that do much work to reduce the burden of government by taking on crucial roles in supporting our community.
We would like to voice our support for these applicants that have been long-standing and valued community partners, quietly but diligently working and serving the City and its residents while suffering significant upheaval in their operations and services these past 24 months. The pandemic and its’ effects are not over and many of these core nonprofits have been challenged with increased demand and needs while still trying to recover themselves.
We urge you to carefully review the methodology of the Funding Options presented. The Community Needs Categories that have been identified are described in somewhat broad and general terms, and allow for various interpretations. The organizations are asked to identify which community Needs Category they fall under on the application, but the Staff Report also states that staff can re- assign the category at their discretion. As such, the approach of Funding Options 1 & 2, are questionable.
Although they purport to follow “objective calculations”, those calculations can be easily manipulated by re-assigning/changing the Community Needs Category of the organization. This affects how many applicants are in each category and how much of that category funding each will receive. Moving an applicant from one category to another affects the calculations for all. Option 3, which indicates it’s a more subjective approach, appears to carry forward the process from prior years without change, but provides much greater flucuation in the funding amounts from Option 1 or 2.
It is our hope tonight, that the City Council will consider the amounts being requested and affirm the value that these groups provide. It is through the work of engaged and energetic organizations that our community continues to reach out to meet the needs of ALL of our residents. Through our City’s support and in cooperation with the Chamber Cares Initiative, these local non-profit organizations can continue to leverage their collective resources, knowledge and experience, to be able to quickly pivot and adapt to new and changing conditions and better serve our community.
Your Chamber Cares.
6/6/2022
1 City Council
Public Hearing
Proposed Development – Restaurant/Retail Pavilion
EA2021-0002, RZ2021-0002 & UP2021-0015
1065 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
City of Foster City
June 6, 2022
Construct a 5,200 sq. ft. outdoor restaurant/retail pavilion 1065 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
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Project Site and Vicinity
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Entitlements Requested
General Development Plan Amendment/Rezoning (File
No. RZ2021-0002) to allow for
2,787 square feet of commercial/retail/restaurant use, including bathroom, trash area and electrical room;
2,406 square feet of outdoor seating
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3 City Council Meetings
Land Use Subcommittee, January 15, 2021
Questions on economics and planning goals
Subcommittee generally supportive of concept
Preliminary Review, January 19, 2021
Clarified proposed use open & accessible to the
public
Questions on hours of operation, feasibility
Concern with a crosswalk [not proposed]
City Council feedback generally positive
Planning Commission Meetings
Study Session, May 6, 2021
Discussed access and circulation; architectural
design; wind; hours of operation; parking
A majority of the Planning Commission expressed
support for the proposed restaurant/retail pavilion
Public Hearing May 5, 2022
Exempt from CEQA, Class 3, New Construction
Recommend City Council approve GDP Amendment
Approved Specific Development Plan/Use Permit
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4 Town Center General Plan Land Use designation
Zoned C-2/PD Zoning District
C-2 allows as permitted uses retail stores and
service establishments
PD intended to host a range of development types
Existing GDP includes office development and
parking, an amendment is required to allow this
new, proposed use
Existing Zoning and
General Development Plan
Feasibility forecasts strong likelihood for
success for proposed restaurant/retail use
Demographics
Location
Appeal to possible tenants
Not anticipated to compete with existing
commercial/restaurants in the City
Market Feasibility
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5 Parking Capacity
REQURED Approx.
Sq Ft
Foster City
Municipal Code
Re-
quired
Pro-
posed
Existing Office 115,436 NA/UP MOD 359
Restaurant – outdoor
seating area
2,406 1 space per
40 sq ft
60 Restaurant – cooking
facilities, cashier
2,787 1 space per
250 sq ft
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Reduction Requested: 98 spaces (23% reduction) DEMAND Approx.
Sq Ft
Source Parking
Spaces
Office 115,436 Survey Data 233
Proposed Restaurant 5,193 ITE 86
Total Demand 319
Total Supply 332
General Development Plan needed to amended to allow
5,200 sq ft of restaurant/retail use
Findings to support GDP Amendment:
• Consistent with General Plan designation
• Increase variety and intensity of land uses
• Provide goods/services within walking distance
• Architecture complements area
• Adequate parking, safe circulation
• Provides economic development, feasible use
• Utilities and services are adequate for project
General Development Plan Amendment/
Rezoning
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6 Environmental Assessment
Exempt from CEQA
Class 3 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Section
15303) related to “New Construction or Conversion
of Small Structures” related to new stores,
restaurant or similar building which are less than
10,000 square feet in urban areas, and do not
involving the use of significant amounts of
hazardous materials.
Recommendation
General Development Plan Amendment/Rezoning (File
No. RZ2021-0002)
Introduce, and pass to a second reading, an Ordinance
approving a General Development Plan Amendment/
Rezoning to modify the previously approved General
Development Plan for the 5.135-acre parcel at 1065
East Hillsdale Blvd in the C-2/PD District to allow an
approximately 5,200 square feet of restaurant/retail
use; and find the project categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA.
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7 City Council
Public Hearing
Proposed Development – Restaurant/Retail Pavilion
EA2021-0002, RZ2021-0002 & UP2021-0015
1065 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
City of Foster City
June 6, 2022
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