Foster City City Council
December 5, 2022

NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESPONSE PLAN SUMMARY
Last Update d: Mon day, November 28 , 2022
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VERALL OBJECTIVE: To keep the community safe, reduce the risk of transmission, and help slow the spread novel Coronavirus (COVID -19)

OBJECTIVE ACTION ITEMS STATUS

TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC

HEALTH ORDERS FROM THE COUNTY AND

STATE (SHELTER IN PLACE/STAY AT HOME)
Monitor the evolving COVID -19 situation and work closely with the County and neighboring jurisdictions
• Update Countywide Matrix with operational changes (Last Updated 03/18/20) • Participate in conference calls which includes Elected Officials, City Managers, City Attorneys, Public Safety (Daily Until 03/25/20; Monday, Wednesday, Friday Until 05/18/20; Wednesday & Friday Until 06/24 /20; Wednesday Until 10/21/20 ; Transitioned to Every 2 Wednesdays Until 06/09/21, Ending Thereafter) • Participate in Special Briefings which includes Elected Officials, City Managers, and Public Safety as needed (01/13/22)
• Nexus with City Attorney/County Counsel for Guidance (As Needed) • Update 211 Bay Area (a program of United Way Bay Area) with City Updates Ongoing
Work in alignment with SMC Fire (Member Agencies) to coordinate response • Proclamation of Local Emergency (City Manager/Director of Emergency Services Proclaimed on 03/16/20; City Council Ratified on 03/18/20 ; Extended on 04/06/20 , 06/01/20, 07/20/20, 09/08/20, 11/02/20, 01/04/21, 03/01/21, 05/17/21, 07/19/21 , 09/20/21, 11/15/21, 12/13/21 , 01/18/22, 2/22/22 , 3/21/22, 4/18/22, 5/16/22 , 6/20/22, 7/18/22, 8/15/22, 9/19/22, 10/17/22, and 11/21/22. • Joint, Multiagency Emergency Operation Center (Activated on 03/16/20; Transitioned from Assigned Foster City Liaison to Multiple Staffed Positions; Transitioned to Virtual E
OC on 05/11/20; Closed EOC on 05/29/20)
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aily Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared and distributed by EOC o Daily Situation Status Report (SIT STAT) created and distributed by EOC Ongoing

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Implement adjustments to City services and operations in response to Public Health Orders • Order No. c19-2, dated March 12, 2020
o Cancelled all non-essential meetings, events, and large gatherings through month of March
o Issued refunds for voluntary cancellations
o No longer accepted new facility reservation requests
o Implemented social distancing measures for any upcoming, essential meetings
o Restricted non-essential travel for all employees
o Encouraged public to utilize City services available online, over-the -phone, and/or email
• Order No. c19-5, dated March 16, 2020
o City Facilities Closure through April 7, 2020, including park amenities such a playgrounds, restrooms, fenced/gated facilities
o Transitioned all future City Council and Planning Commission meetings to be conducted via teleconference/video conference
o Cancelled all classes and programs through April 7, 2020 o Transitioned employees to telework/remote
• Order No. c19-5b (Revised), dated March 31, 2020
o City Facilities Closure through May 3, 2020, including park amenities such a playgrounds, restrooms, fenced/gated facilities
o Extended limitations to recreational activity spaces, with only park pathways and open green space (nonathletic fields) remaining opening o Cancelled all non-essential meetings and events through May 3, 2020 o Issued stop work orders to cease all non -essential construction activity immediately
o Posted required Social Distancing Protocol and Signage • Health Recommendation (to Cover Face), dated April 2, 2020 o All essential workers on-site, in-field to follow same recommendations and be an example to the community by wearing appropriate coverings at all times • Order No. c19-8, dated April 17, 2020
o All employees to have face coverings at all times, when working with others and in areas that are frequented by your co -workers, including hallways, restrooms, stairways, lunch and break rooms, and other shared spaces. • Order No. c19-5c (Revised), dated April 29, 2020
o City Facilities Closure through May 31, 2020, including park amenities such a playgrounds, restrooms, fenced/gated facilities
o Cancelled all non-essential meetings and events through May 31, 2020 Ongoing
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o Construction, landscaping and gardening work allowed to resume o Posted required, updated Social Distancing Protocol and Signage o Developing phased reopening of City facilities based on evaluation of easing of restrictions within Order
• Order No. c19-5d (Revised), dated May 15, 2020
o Developed phased reopening of City facilities based on evaluation of easing of restrictions within Order, with outlined protoc ols and best practices on preventative measures, site- specific changes, reconfigurations, screening, cleaning/disinfecting, communication & posting, etc.
o Outdoor facilities with high -touch equipment or that encourage gathering must remain closed to public access. Such facilities include playgrounds, gym equipment, climbing walls, picnic areas, dog parks, spas, and barbecue areas. o Removal of previous order’s limit on travel for recreational activities to within 10 miles from home
• Order No. c19-8b (Revised), dated May 19, 2020
o All members of the public and workers to wear face coverings at all times • Order No. c19-5e (Revised), dated May 28, 2020
o Additional activities allowed, including places of worship, retail, car parades, and protests
o Reopened four (4) pickleball and two (9) tennis courts; implementing reservation system and active monitoring by City staff
o Cancelled all non-essential meetings and events through June 30, 2020 o Reevaluated all major City special events (such as Fourth of July, Summer Concerts, and Summer Days) and proposed plans for events in virtual, modified formats
• Order No. c19-5f (Revised), dated June 4, 2020
o Additional activities allowed, including outdoor dining, charter boat operations, and funerals
o Reopened beach parks, boat docks, two (2) walking tracks, and parking lots of all (except one) park sites
o Developed visitor protocols to provide guidance on requirements and expectations of those seeking in-person services, with outlined protocols and best practices on preventative measures, self -health assessments, face covering and social distance requirements, capacity levels, etc. o More employees reintroduced into the workp lace; implementation of appointment scheduling software to allow in- person services beginning June 15, 2020
• Order No. c19-11, dated June 17, 2020
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o Limits gatherings to no more than 50 people, outlines social distancing and face covering requirements, allows for social bubbles of no more than 12, and requires businesses to implement a social distancing protocol and written health and safety plans
o Reopened all pickleball and tennis courts, as well as removed reservation system and active monitoring by City staff
o Reopened bocce ball courts and volleyball courts
o Reopened park restrooms at five (5) locations
o More employees to be reintroduced into the workplace; however reopening of all City facilities postponed until further notice
• County Added to State Monitoring List, July 29, 2020
o Shut down of certain industries or activities, unless modified to operate outside
o City temporarily suspends code enforcement actions against businesses such as salons/barbers, personal care services, gyms/fitness centers, and offices that are not currently permitted to provide outdoor operations o Skate park reopened on August 14, 2020
• County Ranked Purple in State’s New Color-Coded Reopening System, August 28, 2020 o Effective August 31, all retail and shopping centers can open at 25% capacity, and all hair salons and barbershops can resume indoor operations • County Ranked Red in State’s New Color -Coded Reopening System, September 22, 2020
o Restaurants indoors (max 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer) o All retail indoors (max 50% capacity)
o Shopping centers, swap meets indoors (max 50% capacity, closed common areas)
o Personal care services – hair and nail salons, barbershops (open with modifications)
o Museums, zoos and aquariums (max 25% capacity)
o Places of worship (max 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer) o Movie theaters in doors (max 25% capacity or 100 people) o Schools one step closer to reopening (only after two weeks in Tier 2/Red) • CA Department of Public Health New Guidance on Playgrounds and Outdoor Recreational Facilities, September 28, 2020
o Playgrounds, basketball courts, all park bathrooms, the Fitness Court, and the Skate Park to reopen, with restrictions, on October 8
o Parks staff preparing for reopening of amenities by sanitizing all playgrounds and removing fencing
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• County Ranked Orange in State’s Color-Coded Reopening System, October 27, 2020 o Indoor family entertainment centers, outdoor bars and breweries not o serving food, indoor climbing walls and certain other businesses and activities to open with capacity restrictions
o Dine-in restaurants, movie theaters, places of worship and additional businesses can boost their indoor capacities as well
• Order No. c19-7c (Revised), dated October 29, 2020
o Updated orders for individuals who are close contacts of a positive case (for quarantine) or who have tested positive for COVID -19 (for isolation), along with instructions for home quarantine and home isolation o Specific rules applicable to health care workers and first responders • County Ranked Red in State’s Color-Coded Reopening System, November 17, 2020 o Restaurants indoors (max 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer) o All retail indoors (max 50% capacity)
o Shopping centers, swap meets indoors (max 50% capacity, closed common areas)
o Personal care services – hair and nail salons, barbershops (open with modifications)
o Museums, zoos and aquariums (max 25% capacity)
o Places of worship (max 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer) o Movie theaters in doors (max 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer) o Gyms and fitness centers indoors (max 10% capacity)
• County Ranked Purple in State’s Color-Coded Reopening System, November 29, 2020 and Limited Stay at Home Order, starting November 30, 2020 o Businesses and activities that may have been operating indoors – including places of worship, movie theaters, gyms and museums – must move outdoors or close.
o Shopping malls and all retail must operate at no more than 25 percent capacity.
o Prohibited residents from leaving their homes to gather with other households from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• Regional Stay at Home Order, starting December 17, 2020 o Prohibits private gatherings of any size, except for outdoor church services and political demonstrations.
o Restaurants must stop offering in -person dining and can offer only take -out and delivery.
o Many businesses and activities must close, including salons and barbershops. o Retail can remain open at 20 percent capacity.
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o Nonessential travel and the use of hotels or short-term rentals for leisure is banned.
• County Ranked Purple in State’s Color-Coded Reopening System, January 25, 2021 o Businesses and activities that may have been operating indoors – including places of worship, movie theaters, gyms and museums – must move outdoors or close.
o Shopping malls and all retail must operate at no more than 25 percent capacity.
• County Ranked Red in State’s Color-Coded Reopening System, February 24, 2021 o Restaurants indoors (max 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer) o All retail indoors (max 50% capacity)
o Shopping centers, swap meets indoors (max 50% capacity, closed common areas)
o Personal care services – hair and nail salons, b arbershops (open with modifications)
o Museums, zoos and aquariums (max 25% capacity)
o Places of worship (max 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer) o Movie theaters in doors (max 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer) o Gyms and fitness centers indoors (max 10% capacity)
• County Ranked Orange in State’s Color-Coded Reopening System, March 17, 2021 o Restaurants indoors (max 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer) o All retail/shopping indoors (open with modifications, closed common areas and reduced capacity in food courts)
o Museums, zoos and aquariums (max 50% capacity)
o Places of worship (max 50% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer) o Movie theaters indoors (open with modifications)
o Gyms and fitness centers indoors (max 25% capacity, indoor pools and climbing walls open)
• CA Department of Public Health New Guidance on Travel, April 2, 2021 o CDPH and the CDC recommend delaying travel until persons are fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated travelers should follow CDC travel guidance and are not required to test or quarantine before or after travel unless they have symptoms concerning for COVID-19 disease.
• Governor Gavin Newsom outlines the State’s next step in the COVID -19 pandemic recovery, moving beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, and announces that on June 15, California will fully reopen if criteria are met. • CA Department of P ublic Health New Guidance on Gatherings and Live Events, April 15, 2021
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o For the Orange Tier starting on April 15, outdoor gathering size increases to 50 people.
o For private events or meetings such as receptions or conferences, outdoor gatherings are limited to 100 people.
o Indoor live events or performances are allowed with capacity limits and modifications including physical distancing, advance ticket purchases, designated areas for eating and drinking, and attendance limited to in -state visitors.
• CA Department of Public Health New Guidance on Use of Face Coverings, May 3, 2021 o For fully vaccinated persons, face coverings are not required outdoors except when attending crowded outdoor events, such as live performances, parades, fairs, festivals, sports events, or other similar settings. o For unvaccinated persons, face coverings are required outdoors any time physical distancing cannot be maintained, including when attending crowded outdoor events, such as live performances, parades, fairs, festivals, sports events, or other similar settings.
o In indoor settings outside of one's home, including public transportation, face coverings continue to be required regardless of vaccination status, except as outlined below.
• County Ranked Yellow in State’s Color-Coded Reopening System, May 12, 2021 o Allows expanded capacity at restaurants, gyms, movie theaters, indoor businesses and a host of other operations.
o Bars that do not serve food can reopen indoors with a maximum capacity of 25 percent or 100 people, whichever is fewer.
• California officially reopens and moves “ Beyond the Blueprint ,” which ends the the color-coded reopening tier systems and lifts most restrictions on businesses. The County of San Mateo fully aligns with all state COVID -19 health and safety guidelines and has no plans to impose separate guidance.
o Most County of San Mateo offices opened to the public on June 15, 2021. o City of Foster City reopens Council Chambers and begins hybrid in-person and virtual City Council meetings on July 19, 2021.
o City of Foster City reopens City Hall to general public for walk -ins during regular business hours from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, on July 26, 2021.
o City of Foster City reopens Recreation Center and begins offering indoor programs again on August 9, 2021.
• Order No. c19-12, dated August 3, 2021
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o Directs that face coverings shall be worn, regardless of vaccination status, over the mouth and nose, in all indoor public settings, venues, gatherings, and workplaces, such as, but not limited to: offices, retail stores, restaurants and bars, theaters, family entertainment centers, conference centers and government offices serving the public.
• Governor Gavin Newsom signs Assembly Bill 361 o n September 16, 2021, as the provisions of Executive Order No. N- 29-20 (as revised by Executive Order No. N -08- 21), which modifies the requirements for conduct ing meetings via teleconference during the COVID-19 pandemic, expires on September 30, 2021. • County Health issues criteria for lifting COVID -1 9 indoor masking requirements to allow organizations to set those requirements independently , when all of the following are achieved, October 7, 2021:
o The rate of COVID-19 transmission reaches the “moderate” or yellow tier a n d remains there for at least three weeks; AND
o The number of people hospitalized for COVID -19 is low and stable in the judgement of local health officials; AND
o The percent of the total population that is fully vaccinated – two doses of Pfizer or Moderna or one dose of Johnson & Johnson – reaches 80 percent OR eight weeks have passed since a COVID -19 vaccine has been authorized for emergency use by federal and state authorities for 5- to 11-year-olds. • CA Department of Public Health Statewide Mandate on Masks, December 15, 2021 o Requiring masks to be worn in all indoor public settings, irrespective of vaccine status, until February 15, 2022
• In alignment with the State, San Mateo County will rescind indoor mask requirements effective February 16, 2022 . Unvaccinated individuals will still be required to mask indoors. Everyone, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to mask indoors in high-risk settings, including public transportation, health care settings, congregate settings like correctional facilities and homeless shelters, long-term care facilities, and in K-12 schools and childcare settings.
o City of Foster City reopens Council Chambers and returns to hybrid in-person and virtual City Council meetings on March 7, 2022.
o Indoor masking, though strongly encouraged, is no longer required at City facilities effective March 14, 2022.
• On April 6, 2022, the Californ ia Department of Public Health updated its guidance so that masking is no longer required in schools, though strongly encouraged. • On April 18, f ederal judge issues ruling that masks are no longer required on transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs.
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• On October 17, 2022, Governor Newsom announced the declared COVID -19 State of Emergency will end on February 28, 2022.

OBJECTIVE ACTION ITEMS STATUS

TO P ROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND

CONTINUITY OF CITY OPERATIONS WITH

MINIMAL DISRUPTION (TO EXTENT

POSSIBLE)
Implement Continuity of Operations/Government (COOP/COG) Plans • Identify essential services; includes public safety, water and wastewater, critic al infrastructure maintenance, etc. (Detailed by Department in Separate Document) • Identify essential workers and establish staffing levels necessary to carry out essential functions (Detailed by Department in Separate Document) Ongoing; Changes
with Progress
Establish and coordinate COVID-19 Response Team
• Includes Department Heads and 1-2 Essential Employees from Each Department • Centralized Point of Contact with Joint, Multiagency Emergency Operations Center • Check-In Meetings (Transitioned from Weekly, to Biweekly, and to As Needed) • After Action Debrief Meeting on 06/24/20
Ongoing
Establish and coordinate COVID-19 Return to Work Taskforce • Organized by City Manager and Human Resources Departments, and Includes 1 -2 Employees from Each Department
• Developed ‘Employee Return to Work’ Policy as well as Visitor Policy & Protocols • Developed ‘Adaptable Work Schedule Program’
Ongoing

OBJECTIVE ACTION ITEMS STATUS

TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE,

EDUCATE, AND INFORM THE COMMUNITY
Provide reliable information to the community that is uniform and consistent with the County & State guidelines
• Participate in PIO conference calls
• Share information as released by County in an effort to centralize resources • Coordinate messaging with SMC Fire (Member Agencies) for consistency • Create landing page of COVID -19 general information on City website – https://www.fostercity.org/covid19
• Create landing page of COVID-19 available City services online and by appointment on City website – https://www.fostercity.org/citymanager/page/citywide-s ervices • Create landing page of COVID -19 response/programs on City website – https://www.fostercity.org/citymanager/page/foster-city-covid-19-response • Create landing page of COVID -19 business resources on City website – https://www.fostercity.org/citymanager/page/covid-19-business-resources • Enable alert on top header of City website with latest City update on COVID-19 • Enable spotlight on City website main page directing to COVID-19 landing page Ongoing
Provide messaging that increases public awareness of mandatory precautionary measures and available resources for the community
Ongoing
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• Signage –
o City Facilities Closures – Posted at Building Entrances, Gated Park Facilities, Playgrounds, Bathrooms, etc.
o Electronic Board (for Social Distancing) – Placed on Levee Pedway o Chalk Markings (for Social Distancing) – 6 Feet Markers on Levee Pedway o Metal Signage (for Social Distancing) – Posted Along Levee Pedway o City Facilities Requirements – Face Coverings, Social Distancing Guidelines/Floor Markers, Limited Capacity in Common Spaces, etc. • FCTV Bulletin – Updated with COVID-19 Information
• Electronic Marquee – Updated with COVID-19 Information • Press Releases –
o March 11, 2020
o March 13, 2020
o March 15, 2020
o March 16, 2020
o April 3, 2020
o April 8, 2020
o April 22, 2020
o April 23, 2020
o April 30, 2020
o May 27, 2020
o June 3, 2020
o October 7, 2020
o June 2, 2021
o June 17, 2021
o July 16, 2021
o July 28, 2021
o October 28, 2021
o January 5, 2022
o February 18, 2022
o March 8, 2022
• Videos/Public Service Announcements –
o Letter from Mayor ( Released 03/18/20)
o Video from Mayor (R eleased 03/26/20 )
o Letter from Mayor ( Released 03/31/20)
o Joint PSA with SMC Fire Member Agencies (R eleased on 04/10/20 ) o COVID-19 Relief Program ( Released 05/14/20)
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o Congratulations to Class of 2020 (Released on 06/09/20) o Visit City Hall Online ( Released 07/01/20)
o Submit Permits Online ( Released 07/01/20)
o Wear a Mask ( Released 08/11/20)
• E-Newsletter/Weekly City Update –
o March 26, 2020
o April 1, 2020
o April 10, 2020
o April 16, 2020
o April 23, 2020
o May 1, 2020
o May 7, 2020
o May 14, 2020
o May 21, 2020
o May 28, 2020
o June 4, 2020
o June 11, 2020
o June 18, 2020
o June 25, 2020
o July 1, 2020
o July 9, 2020
o July 16, 2020
o July 23, 2020
o July 30, 2020
o August 6, 2020
o August 13, 2020
o August 20, 2020
o August 27, 2020
o September 3, 2020
o September 10, 2020
o September 17, 2020
o September 24, 2020
o October 1, 2020
o October 8, 2020
o October 15, 2020
o October 22, 2020
o October 29, 2020
o November 5, 2020
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o November 12, 2020
o November 19, 2020
o November 26, 2020
o December 3, 2020
o December 10, 2020
o December 16, 2020
o December 31, 2020
o January 7, 2021
o January 15, 2021
o January 21, 2021
o January 28, 2021
o February 4, 2021
o February 11, 2021
o February 18, 2021
o February 25, 2021
o March 4, 2021
o March 11, 2021
o March 18, 2021
o March 25, 2021
o April 1, 2021
o April 8, 2021
o April 15, 2021
o April 22, 2021
o April 29, 2021
o May 6, 2021
o May 13, 2021
o May 20, 2021
o May 27, 2021
o June 3, 2021
o June 10, 2021
o June 17, 2021
o June 24, 2021
o July 1, 2021
o July 8, 2021
o July 15, 2021
o July 22, 2021
o July 29, 2021
o August 5, 2021
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o August 12, 2021
o August 19, 2021
o August 26, 2021
o September 2, 2021
o September 9, 2021
o September 16, 2021
o September 23, 2021
o September 30, 2021
o October 7, 2021
o October 14, 2021
o October 21, 2021
o October 28, 2021
o November 4, 2021
o November 10, 2021
o November 18, 2021
o November 24, 2021
o December 2, 2021
o December 9, 2021
o December 16, 2021
o December 22, 2021
o December 29, 2021
o January 13, 2022
o January 27, 2022
o February 10, 2022
o February 24, 2022
o March 10, 2022
o March 24, 2022
o April 14, 2022
o April 28, 2022
o May 12, 2022
o May 26, 2022
o June 9, 2022
o June 23, 2022
o July 14, 2022
o July 28, 2022
o August 11, 2022
o August 25, 2022
o September 8, 2022
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o September 22, 2022
o October 13, 2022
o October 27, 2022
o November 10, 2022
o November 23, 2022
• Recology Billing Mailer –
o June: “We’re in this together, Foster City! Thank you for helping slow the spread of COVID-19. Practice social distancing of at least 6 feet, wear a face covering, and wash your hands frequently. Follow Foster City news and updates at www.fostercity.org/covid19.”
o August: Flyer – “It’s up to all of us, Foster City”
Participate in opportunities for community education whenever possible • City Manager provided COVID-19 update to Rotary Club on 03/25/20 (via Zoom) • Patrol Officers to educate public whenever responding to/enforcing violation reports • Police Chief to host Community Connect/FCPD Virtual Station Tour/Live Q&A event on 04/16/20 (via Facebook Live)
• City Manager and Mayor provided update to Foster City Village on 03/23/21 (via Zoom)
• Partnered with Congresswoman Speier to host a week-long “In America: Remember” exhibit honoring San Mateo County residents who died of COVID-19 from 11/07/21 to 11/14/21
Ongoing

OBJECTIVE ACTION ITEMS STATUS

TO SUPPORT NEEDS OF VULNERABLE/AT-

RISK POPULATIONS, MOBILIZING

COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS,

NON-PROFITS, AND PRIVATE SECTOR
Work in partnership with community-based organizations and/or non-profits to help support needs of at-risk populations
• Volunteers at-Large: Direct all volunteer inquiries to County for centralized deployment system – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WSXH6PZ • Senior Services:
o Rotary Club Senior Meals Program – Generally, first and third Tuesday of the month; however, suspended until further notice as they have a highly social aspect to them.
o Foster City Village – A ctively conducting Meals on Wheels (Mon day-Friday), providing transportation to urgent medical appointments, picking up prescriptions, and conducting their “We Care” program where FCV volunteers make phone calls to their members as a friendly, supportive check in o Foster City Village – City Council allocated $5,000 on 04/06/20 to help provide protective supply purchases, grocery bag deliveries, food distributions, and gasoline cards for volunteer drivers. These measures will help with additional Ongoing
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expenses incurred by the Village as they continue operations while protecting our seniors during the pandemic.
o Senior Shopping Hours – Foster City Safeway (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 AM-9:00 AM), Target at Bridgepointe (Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM-9:00 AM), Lucky Supermarkets (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 AM-9:00 AM), Costco (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM-9:00 AM), Ranch 99 (every weekday from 8:00 AM-9:00 AM), and Trader Joe's (daily from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM)
o Foster City Village – Comfort Care Meal Delivery Program for 20 Weeks (01/28/21 to 06/10/21) includes one weekly meal prepared by rotating Foster City restaurants and hand-delivered by volunteer cadre (including Foster City staff)
• Food Distribution:
o Second Harvest Food Bank – Pre-boxed meals distribution to take place the first and third Friday at 9:00 AM/9:30 AM at the Recreation Center parking lot, in a drive-up fashion
o SMFC School District Food Program – Free meal program, grab and go style breakfast and lunch meals, available for all kids and teens 18 and under at Foster City Elementary School. City Council approved allocation of $10,000 on 05/11/20 to help costs of expanding this program. [ENDED] o Great Plates Program – Delivering meals to older adults who are at heightened risk and are unable to obtain or prepare meals on their own while sheltering in place [ENDED]
o Impossible Market pilot program, not to exceed $5,000, to introduce food & grocery subscription subsidy for 100 financially-impacted Foster City families approved by City Council on 11/02/20 [DISCONTINUED]
• Students/Distance Learning:
o SMFC Education Foundation – City Council approved allocation of $10,000 to help supplement costs of hot spots and internet access to carry out distance learning programs.

Collaborate with the County, SAMCEDA, and Foster City Chamber of Commerce to understand impacts of COVID-19 on businesses and develop financial assistance programs that can offer immediate relief as needed
• Issued survey to businesses to better understand e conomic impacts of COVID -19 – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BXH6H86
• Built Business Resources Page on City website that includes latest updates – https://www.fostercity.org/citymanager/page/covid-19-business-resources Ongoing

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• Built directory of businesses open/available for delivery or pick -up – https://local.fostercity.org/
• Help promote San Mateo C ounty Strong Fund, donation f und to help residents, nonprofit organizations and small businesses – https://www.smcstrong.org/ • Evaluated U.S. Senate Bill S.3548 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and an informational report was provided to the City Council on 04/06/20. • Developed Small Businesses Resiliency Grant Program to support operations and help avert layoffs during the COVID-19 public health emergency. $500,000 (allocated for a grant of $10,000 per business for up to 50 businesses ) approved by City Council on 04/06/20.
• Expanded Support Local Foster City Campaign to provide vouchers through the Support Local Stamp Me app, allowing customers to get take-out during the shelter in place order. $25,000 (allocated for $10 vouchers to be offered to all Stamp Me users) approved by City Council on 04/06/20.
• Consider options for Moratorium on Commercial Evictions (TBD; County covers u
nincorporated areas only)
• Participated in Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Cares Initiative” Weekly Meeting re:

COVID-19 Impacts on Non-Profits 06/16/20
• Outdoor dining temporarily allowed for restaurants looking to provide outdoor dining service and suspend ed Code Enforcement a ctions approved by City Council on 07/06/20
• Prepared and distributed approximately (100) Rethink, Reopen, Restart Kits to storefront businesses in shopping centers to support reopening efforts • Outdoor services temporarily allowed for businesses such as salons/barbers, personal care services, gyms/fitness centers, and offices , and suspended Code Enforcement actions approved by City Council on 07/31/20
• Terms of a Revolving Business Loan Program (Approved by City Council on 09/28/20); Establishment of RBLP (Approved by City Council on 11/02/20, then decision to defer thereafter on 03/15/21)
• Analysis of waiving or deferring permit fees and business license fees for one year to prioritize commercial spaces for waiving of permit fees (Direction initially provided by City Council on 11/02/20, then decision to not pursue further thereafter on 03/15/21) • Expanded Support Local Foster City Campaign to provide vouchers through the Support Local Stamp Me app, allowing customers to get take-out during the shelter in place order. Additional $25,000 (allocated for $10 vouchers to be offered to all Stamp Me users) approved by City Council on 11/16/20.
• Helped promote Restaurant, Brewery & Winery Relief, relief f und to help sma ll business impacted by the pandemic – https://www.smcstrong.org/restaurantrelief

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• Partnered with the Chamber of Commerce to distribute two surveys – Business Needs and Shopper Preferences, which was open between 03/11/21 -03/11/21; findings received and accepted by City Council on 04/19/21
• Small Business Assistance Plan presented to City Council on 05/17/21 and on 06/21/21 • Helped promote living!LOCAL Holiday Marketplace by Chambe r of Commerce to highlight local goods and services, and benefitting both shoppers and family -run businesses – https://www.whimlocal.com/event/livinglocal/feed • Helped promote Microfood Business Grant Program to help microfood businesses that have not received assistance from the County COVID -19-relief programs in the past 12 months – https://www.smcstrong.org/archivedapplyforfunding Continue dialogue with hotels to understand impacts of COVID-19 on occupancy and consider use of hotels as alternative care facilities
• Connected Nathan Tsai (owner of Crowne Plaza and Towne Place Suites) with County Manager Mike Callagy regarding 650 rooms available
Ongoing
Address risks of homelessness and/or displacement
• Countywide eviction moratorium ordinance; resolution adopting an Emergency Regulation, Pursuant to Section 8634 of the Government Code and Chapter 2.46 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, establishing a temporary, countywide moratorium on eviction for non -payment of rent by residential tenants directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; extended through July 28 , 2020 by Board of Supervisors on 06/23/20
• Temporary countywide eviction moratorium for non-payment of rent by residential tenants directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through August 31 and extended the time period in which delayed payments shall be made; amendment to Emergency Regulation approved by Board of Supervisors on 08/04/20 • Allocation of $1 million to the San Mateo County Emergency Financial Assistance Program (ERAP) and continued outreach for the state Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help residents impacted by COVID -

19. Eligible applicants include
renters/tenants those who have experienced financial hardship due to COVID -19, have past due rent or utilities, and have a househ old income that is not more than 80% of the area median income, as well as property owners/landlords with income - eligible renters. Approved by Board of Supervisors on 06/29/21 Passed on
03/24/20;
06/23/20;
08/04/20
Support mental wellness/wellbeing of the Foster City Community • Promote and expand on Virtual Recreation and Resource Center to keep community engaged and active – https://www.fost ercity.org/parksrec/page/virtual-recreation- and-resource-center
• Promoted San Mateo County Psychological Association (SMCPA) Virtual Town Halls (04/05/20 and 04/09/20)
Ongoing

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• Participated in ‘Thank You Event’ at San Mateo Medical Center with SMC Fire Member Agencies, Public Safety Personnel, City Staff, and Legislative Officials (05/04/20) Build out database for Countywide Community Evacuation Interface to support mass shelter in place and assist with information sharing – https://community.zonehaven.com/ • Assigned liaison to support data needs, provide resources, and update map Ongoing

OBJECTIVE ACTION ITEMS STATUS

TO FOSTER A SAFE WORKPLACE AND

ENABLE THE EMPLOYEE BASE TO

PERFORM
Scale workforce to essential functions only and transition employees to telework/remote to extent possible
• Distributed Teleworking Policy and Form to all employees (March 2020 and December 2020)
• Staffing levels/schedule established on a weekly/monthly basis (dependent on department)
• Provided regular updates to all employees via City Manager and Human Resources (issued 11 internal memos to -date) and Management Team Meeting (on 05/27/20) and All-Hands Meeting (on 05/28/20, 07/29/20, and 12/15/20) • Provided regular updates to City staff via bimonthly City Manager update “The Bulletin” (First and Third Fridays of Each Month); transitioning to monthly updates in 2021
• Shared information on Families First Coronavirus Response Act • Provided tools for all employees to effectively work remotely (with IT Assistance); includes equipment issuance, tele/video conferencing tools such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom, and web -based Employee Resource Page –
https://www.fostercity.org/employees
• Established ‘Return to Work Taskforce ’ and Developed ‘Employee Return to Work’ Policy
• Developed ‘Adaptable Work Schedule Program’
Ongoing
Ensure safety of front-line/essential personnel, i.e. first responders • Ensure personnel are equipped with PPE and are able to minimize in -person i
nteractions whenever possible (reduced access to Police & Fire Departments, alternate teams/shifts, etc.)
• Provide accommodations for quarantining/isolation by coordinating with County EOC • Provide resources to COVID -19 testing if needed through https://verily.com/ or https://www.projectbaseline.com/study/covid-19/
• Provide childcare options for front -line/essential personnel, i.e. first responders – https://sanmateo4cs.org/
o Shared survey to gather information and better assess needs jurisdiction – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMC_COVID19_childcare
Ongoing
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• Implemented self-health assessment/screening requirement at entry points; including installation of thermal scanners at City Hall and Police Department • Posted required Social Distancing Protocol and Signage at City facility entrances and share information with all employees
• Informed all employees of Face Covering Requirement; providing supply of masks if necessary
• Departments coordinating with ‘Return to Work Taskforce’ for site- specific m
odifications/adaptations (including spacing and health/sneeze guards) ; as well as visitor safety protocols
• Acquired donation of ~5,000 cloth face coverings through U.S. Conference of Mayors ‘Masks for Mayors Initiative’
• Sanitation station/supplies set up in various locations throughout City facilities • Acquiring COVID-19 at-home/self-test kits through County for public safety personnel

OBJECTIVE ACTION ITEMS STATUS

TO PROVIDE LONG -TERM STRATEGIC
PLANNING IN RESPONSE TO COVID -19

AND POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO CITY

OPERATIONS
Continue to monitor and work with the County to understand trajectory of COVID-19 and how it may impact City operations and needs of the community • Modeling data will be used a basis to prepare for contingencies where needed and to prepare for reopening of economy/transition to normal operations through phased approach
• Assigned representative to County’s Long-Term Strategic Planning Taskforce • Created ‘Return to Work Taskforce’ to develop policy/strategy for reopening City facilities; as well as policy/safety protocols for visitors & members of the public • Created ‘Parks Reopening Taskforce’ to develop policy/strategy for reopening park facilities
• Overview of San Mateo County Recovery Initiative presented to City Council on 10/05/20 and report accepted by Board of Supervisors on 10/06/20 Ongoing
Evaluate and consider additional a ctions that are recommended or may be required dependent on outcome/progression of COVID-19 situation; including (but not limited to):
• Extension of City Facilities Closure (TBD; Based on Public Health Order and Until Further Notice)
• Suspend or Freeze Shut -Offs/Disconnection of Water Service for Non -Payment (
Currently in Effect)
• Waiver of Credit Card Fees for Online Payment of Utilities Through June 30, 2020 (Approved by City Council on 04/06/20)
• Explore Feasibility of Charging Tier 1 Rates for Water Service (No Longer Pursuing Due to Minor Cost Difference)
Ongoing
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• Developed Small Businesses Resiliency Grant Program to support operations and help avert layoffs during the COVID-19 public health emergency. $500,000 (allocated for a grant of $10,0 00 per business for up to 50 businesses) approved by City Council on 04/06/20.
• Expanded Support Local Foster City Campaign to provide vouchers through the Support Local Stamp Me app, allowing customers to get take-out during the shelter in place order. $25,000 (allocated for $10 vouchers to be offered to all Stamp Me users) approved by City Council on 04/06/20.
• Consider Options for Moratorium on Commercial E victions (TBD; County covers unincorporated areas only)
• Freeze Hiring/New Recruitments and Filling of Vacant Positions (Currently in Effect) • Initiated Friendly Streets, Foster City Initiative, dedicating approximately a 1.75 mile stretch of road on northbound Beach Park Boulevard for bicyclists and runners. One lane will be barricaded off from cars to allow bicyclists and runners to safely use the designated detour. In parallel with the detour, this stretch of Levee Pedway is reserved for walking only. (Approved by City Council on 04/06/20) [DISCONTINUED] • Expanded Friendly Streets, Foster City Initiative to extend lane closure on Beach Park Boulevard from Teal Street to Gull Avenue ( Approved by City Council on 05/11/20) [DISCONTINUED]
• Allocated $20,000 total ($10,000 each) to the San Mateo- Foster City Elementary School District /Community Education Foundation for its Free Meal Program and Mobile Hotspot/Wi-Fi for Distance Learning (Approved by City Council on 05/11/20) • COVID-19 Recovery Planning Update provided at City Council Vision & Policy Summit (on 06/04/20)
• Outdoor Dining Temporarily Allowed f or Restaurants Looking to Provide Outdoor Dining Service and Suspen ded Code Enforcement Actions (Approved by City Council on 07/06/20)
• Prepared and distributed approximately (100) Rethink, Reopen, Restart Kits to storefront businesses in shopping centers to support reopening efforts • Outdoor Services Temporarily Allowed for Businesses (such as salons/barbers, personal care services, gyms/fitness centers, and offices) and Suspended Code Enforcement Actions (Approved by City Council on 07/31/20) • Terms of a Revolving Business Loan Program (Approved by City Council on 09/28/20); E
stablishment of RBLP (Approved by City Council on 11/02/20, then decision to defer thereafter on 03/15/21)
• Analysis of waiving or deferring permit fees and business license fees for one year to prioritize commercial spaces for waiving of permit fees (Direction initially provided by City Council on 11/02/20, then decision to not pursue further thereafter on 03/15/21) 125

• Impossible Market pilot program, not to exceed $5,000, to introduce food & grocery subscription subsidy for 100 financially-impacted Foster City families approved by City Council on 11/02/20 [DISCONTINUED]
• Expanded Support Local Foster City Campaign to provide vouchers through the Support Local Stamp Me app, allowing customers to get take-out during the shelter in place order. Additional $25,000 (allocated for $10 vouchers to be offered to all Stamp Me users) approved by City Council on 11/16/20.
• Helped promote Restaurant, Brewery & Winery Relief, relief fund to help s mall b
usiness impacted by the pandemic – https://www.smcstrong.org/restaurantrelief • Partnered with the Chamber of Commerce to distribute two surveys – Business Needs and Shopper Preferences, which was open between 03/11/21 -03/11/21; findings received and accepted by City Council on 04/19/21
• Small Business Assistance Plan presented to City Council on 05/17/21 and on 06/21/21 Monitor revenue impacts , e xplore options for expenditure reductions , and seek financial assistance/opportunities for cost recovery of funds
• Track damage estimates and expenditures related to COVID-19 • Log personnel time on Form 214s in relation to COVID-19 incident response • Submit “Request for Public Assistance” through California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Recovery Section for F ederal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA's) Public Assistance Program (Submitted on 04/02/20) • Seek approval of the “Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Non -State Agencies” for the Purpose of Cost Recovery Eligibility (Approved by City Council on 04/06/20)
• Discussed City financial impacts related to COVID-19 (04/20/20 City Council Meeting) • Discussed p rojected financial impacts of COVID -19 beyond the current fiscal year (05/11/20 Budget Study Session)
• Hired MGT Consulting for consultant services for COVID-19 CARES/FEMA Disaster Cost Recovery (08/24/20)
• Quarterly updates on City’s economic performance and impacts related to COVID-19, including strategies to close long- term structural deficit (09/08/20 City Council Meeting)
Ongoing
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DATE: December 5, 2022
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council President and Members of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) Board of Directors
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
FROM: Louis Sun, Public Works Director/City Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: RESOLUTIONS APPROVING TASK ORDER BAR-2022-04 WITH BARTOS ARCHITECTURE INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $158,500

FOR THE PRELIMINARY CONDITION ASSESSMENT, DESIGN,

BID AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE

ROOF REPLACEMENTS AT CITY BUILDINGS PROJECT (CIP
301-693), AND STUDY OF THE SEA CLOUD PARK

MAINTENANCE SUBSTATION

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council/EMID Board adopt the attached resolutions authorizing:

1. The Mayor/President to execute Task Order BAR-2022-04 (Task Order) with Bartos Architecture, Inc. (Bartos) in the amount of $158,500 to provide professional architectural services for the preliminary condition assessment, design, bid and construction support services for the Roof Replacements at City Buildings Project (CIP 301-693) and study of the Sea Cloud Park maintenance substation as part of the Master Professional Architectural/Building Services Agreement dated May 16, 2022; and

2. A project contingency in the amount of $16,000 with authority given to the City/District Manager or his designee to execute contract amendments up to the contingency amount

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Task Order BAR-2022-04 will provide for a two-phase approach for the analysis of the condition of the Corporation Yard, Teen Center (Vibe), and Police Department roofs (Phase 1), followed by the preparation of construction documents suitable for bidding along with bidding and construction support services (Phase 2). With the execution of the Task Order, Bartos will begin work on Phase 1, to prepare a report outlining the results of field investigations, with recommendations for repair, and rough order magnitude (ROM) cost estimates. The Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation roof has been removed from the CIP 301-693 project scope and the whole structure shall be evaluated as part of Phase I to determine an ROM cost estimate to rebuild the existing structure. The proposed fees for Phases 1 and 2 are $158,500.

BACKGROUND
CIP 301-693 consists of the repair and/or replacement of various types of roofs at locations throughout the City that are beyond their useful lives and/or require spot repairs to extend their useful lives. The project requires professional architectural assistance to ensure the roofs are properly designed and meet the current standards.

On May 16, 2022, the City Council/EMID Board adopted Resolutions 3648 and 2022-53 approving a Master Professional Architectural/Building Services Agreement with Bartos Architecture, Inc. under which the City/District can access on-call professional services to carry out specific project tasks with the approval of a Task Order by the City/District Manager or City Council/EMID Board (depending upon the scope of the task)

ANALYSIS
The following roofs have been identified to be repaired or replaced as part of CIP 301- 693:

1. Several Corporation Yard Buildings (The Public Works Water/Wastewater/Streets/Lagoons Workshops, Storage Room, Locker Room, Kitchen; the shared training room - adjacent to the lagoon pump house building; the Parks key room; the Vehicle maintenance shop and small engine shop): The Corporation Yard Buildings are amongst the oldest buildings in Foster City. The roofs of these buildings are tar and gravel, and over 20 years old. While maintenance and repairs have been conducted as needed, the roofs are due for replacement.

2. Teen Center (Vibe): The Teen Center Building will be 14 years old in 2023. The roof is PVC and is showing signs of wear. Spot repairs will extend the roof’s useful life for another 10 years.

3. Police Department: The Police Station roof was installed when the building 128
underwent its major remodel in 2000 as part of the Government Center Project. Since that time, the Building Maintenance Division has performed maintenance and repairs to address leaks in the line-up room, kitchen, and lobby areas. The roof is also PVC and is due for replacement.

4. Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation: The Sea Cloud Park is a tar and gravel roof that was originally included in the project scope. The Substation is over 45 years old. It is suspected that the substation was an in-house project and needs major repairs. A preliminary site visit identified severe dry rot along the perimeter walls and garage doors of the building. Staff has determined that re-roofing the building may not be a good investment and is proposing to remove the Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation roof from the scope of work due to the poor condition of the existing structure. As part of Phase 1, Bartos will perform an assessment of the building and develop a pre-schematic level report to determine potential replacement options and the associated costs. The results of the analysis will be used to develop a project for inclusion in the future 5-year CIP.

As part of Phase 1, Bartos will perform visual inspections of existing roof areas, review as-built drawings, engage a contractor to perform roof cuts at specific locations to identify the extents of any water damage, and prepare a report summarizing the findings, recommendations, and rough order magnitude cost estimates for repairs and replacements. Phase 2 will involve the preparation of construction documents and cost estimates, including drawings and technical specifications, suitable for building permit and bidding. Phase 2 will also include bidding support and construction support services.

If approved, this will be the first Task Order under the Master Professional Architectural/Building Services Agreement with Bartos and will ensure the proper assessment, design, and technical support throughout the duration of CIP 301-693. The assessment and design are anticipated to be completed by early Spring 2023, with bidding by the end of Spring 2023. The target construction period is Summer 2023.

CEQA
Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT
This Task Order sets a not-to-exceed limit of $158,500 for work completed for CIP 301- 693. A task order contingency in the amount of $16,000 or approximately 10% of the Task Order amount is recommended to pay for additional services to mitigate unforeseen additional services that may be required. Adequate funding is available in the approved CIP 301-693 budget and the project adheres to all applicable elements of the City’s Purchasing Policy. Should the investigations performed as part of Phase 1 identify more extensive repairs than budgeted, staff would return to the City Council to discuss options or request additional funding.
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CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
Facilities and Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - City Resolution
Attachment 2 - EMID Resolution
Attachment 3 - Task Order BAR-2022-04
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RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY APPROVING TASK ORDER BAR-2022-04 WITH BARTOS ARCHITECTURE INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $158,500 FOR THE PRELIMINARY CONDITION ASSESSMENT,

DESIGN, BID AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE ROOF REPLACEMENTS AT CITY BUILDINGS PROJECT (CIP 301-693), AND STUDY OF THE SEA CLOUD PARK MAINTENANCE SUBSTATION.

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2022 the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-53 executing a Master Professional Architectural/Building Services Agreement with Bartos Architecture, Inc. for future on-call task orders as-needed by City staff; and WHEREAS, the Roof Replacements at City Buildings project (CIP 301-693) requires technical architectural services to complete an assessment, a design, and to provide support throughout the bidding and construction phase of the project; and WHEREAS, Task Order BAR-2022-04, for a not to exceed amount of $158,500, will provide the required technical architectural services needed to assist staff in completing CIP 301-693; and
WHEREAS, a project contingency in the amount of $16,000 with authority given to the City Manager to execute contract amendments up to the contingency amount will enable expedient resolution of changes from any unforeseen circumstances; WHEREAS, funding is available in the CIP 301-693 project budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby authorize:

1. The Mayor to approve Task Order BAR-2022-04 with Bartos Architecture Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $158,500 to provide professional architectural services for the preliminary condition assessment, design, bid, and construction support services for the Roof Replacements at City Buildings Project (CIP 301- 693) and study of the Sea Cloud Park maintenance substation as part of the Master Professional Architectural/Building Services Agreement dated May 16, 2022.

2. A project contingency in the amount of $16,000 with authority given to the City Manager or his designee, to execute contract amendments up to the contingency amount.

5.2.5. Attachment 1 - City Resolution
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PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 5th day of December 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RICHA AWASTHI, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK
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RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT APPROVING TASK ORDER BAR-2022-04 WITH BARTOS ARCHITECTURE INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $158,500 FOR THE PRELIMINARY

CONDITION ASSESSMENT, DESIGN, BID AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT

SERVICES FOR THE ROOF REPLACEMENTS AT CITY BUILDINGS PROJECT (CIP 301-693), AND STUDY OF THE SEA CLOUD PARK MAINTENANCE SUBSTATION.

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2022 the EMID Board adopted Resolution 3648 executing a Master Professional Architectural/Building Services Agreement with Bartos Architecture, Inc. for future on-call task orders as-needed by City staff; and WHEREAS, the Roof Replacements at City Buildings project (CIP 301-693) requires technical architectural services to complete an assessment, a design, and to provide support throughout the bidding and construction phase of the project; and WHEREAS, Task Order BAR-2022-04, for a not to exceed amount of $158,500, will provide the required technical architectural services needed to assist staff in completing CIP 301-693; and
WHEREAS, a project contingency in the amount of $16,000 with authority given to the City Manager to execute contract amendments up to the contingency amount will enable expedient resolution of changes from any unforeseen circumstances; WHEREAS, funding is available in the CIP 301-693 project budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District does hereby authorize:

1. The President to approve Task Order BAR-2022-04 with Bartos Architecture Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $158,500 to provide professional architectural services for the preliminary condition assessment, design, bid and construction support services for the Roof Replacements at City Buildings Project (CIP 301- 693) and study of the Sea Cloud Park maintenance substation as part of the Master Professional Architectural/Building Services Agreement dated May 16, 2022.

2. A project contingency in the amount of $16,000 with authority given to the District Manager or his designee, to execute contract amendments up to the contingency amount.

5.2.5. Attachment 2 - EMID Resolution
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PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District at the regular meeting held on the 5 th day of December 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RICHA AWASTHI, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, DISTRICT SECRETARY
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TASK ORDER NO. BAR-2022-04

TO MASTER ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR

PROFESSIONAL ON-CALL ARCHITECTURE/BUILDING SERVICES
This Task Order No. BAR-2022-04 ("Task Order") is made and entered into by and between the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District (“City/District”) and Bartos Architecture, Inc. ("Consultant").

RECITAL
A. City and Consultant entered into an agreement entitled Master Architectural and Engineering Services Agreement ("Agreement"), by which the Consultant agreed to perform professional Architectural/Building services and related services in accordance with Task Orders issued by the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE. This Task Order hereby incorporates by reference all items and conditions set forth in the Agreement.

2. SCOPE OF T ASK ORDER. Consultant shall perform the services described in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement.

3. PAYMENT. For services performed by Consultant in accordance with this Task Order, City will compensate Consultant in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $158,500 (including all hourly billings as well as reimbursable costs.

4. SIGNATURES. The individuals executing this Task Order represent and warrant that they have the right, power, legal capacity, and authority to enter into and to execute this Task Order on behalf of the respective legal entities of the Consultant and the City.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Consultant do hereby agree to the full performance of the terms set forth herein.

City of Foster City Consultant
_____________________________ _________________________ By: Richa Awasthi By: Mark Bartos
Title: Mayor/President Title: President
Date: _________________________ Date: _____________________ Tax ID No.: ______________

5.2.5. Attachment 3 - Task Order - BAR-2022-04
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EXHIBIT A

SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED, PAYMENTS, PROJECTS, AND SCHEDULE,

PROFESSIONAL ON-CALL ARCHITECTURE/BUILDING SERVICES
This is an Exhibit attached to and made a part of and incorporated by reference to the Agreement dated May 16, 2022, by and between Bartos Architecture, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT" and the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District, hereinafter referred to as "CITY/DISTRICT" providing for professional services.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT:

DESCRIPTION: Preliminary work for the Roof Replacements at City Buildings project (CIP 301-693) including an assessment of the identified roofs and the design. Bidding and construction support services are also be included.

SCOPE OF WORK
Upon receipt of Notice to Proceed from City, CONSULTANT shall:

PHASE 01
Task 1: Preliminary Design

1.1 Meetings/Agency Coordination & Project Management
a. Kick-off Meeting: Meet with City to hold a kick-off meeting to finalize the project approach, the goals, and the schedule. Discuss the key issues associated with the project. Verify project milestone dates. Prepare meeting summary notes. b. Meetings: Attend up to 2 meetings with City staff.
c. Assist the City in filling out and obtaining the necessary permits, such as Building Permits.

1.2 On Site Observations/Document Review:
a. Review all documents that are made available pertaining to roofs included in the project, including original construction drawings, previous roof replacement information, roof maintenance information, bids for roof replacement, etc. b. Visit project sites and perform cursory visual observations of the existing roofs, including the underside of the roof deck structure from the interior, to observe and document readily observable existing conditions, as well as any evidence of prior water leakage. Existing conditions will be documented in the form of notes, sketches, and photographs.
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1.3 Preliminary Design Report:
a. In collaboration with city staff and city’s allowable procurement procedures- develop a procurement plan. (Negotiated contracts vs full bid. General Contractors (B license) versus Roofing specific contractors (C-39) b. Prepare a draft report with the results of research, recommendations, and a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate.
c. Incorporate revisions, following City’s review of report. d. Prepare final report with the results of Phase 01 investigation including recommendations and a rough order of magnitude cost estimate

1.4 Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation
a. Provide a summary/assessment of the existing roof.
b. Meet with Parks staff to discuss usage requirements. c. Develop the initial program (pre-schematic) level report indicating what a new facility may entail regarding: space requirements, layout on the existing site, potential rough order magnitude cost for budgeting purposes.

PHASE 02
Task 2: Preparation of Design, Construction Documents Suitable for Bidding, and Construction Cost Estimates

2.1 Meetings/Agency Coordination & Project Management
a. Kick-off Meeting:

Meet with City to hold a Phase 02 kick-off meeting to finalize the project approach, the goals, and the schedule based on Phase 01 findings. Prepare meeting summary notes.
b. Meetings: Attend meetings with City staff following each design submittal.

2.2 35% Preliminary Design Submittal
e. Develop preliminary plans to establish fundamental elements of the design, number and title of proposed plan sheets including title/index sheet. Utility information shall be based on as-builts and site visits. The approximate locations of roof drain, curbs, and existing rooftop equipment will be shown on the construction drawings.
f. The proposed plan sheets are as follows:

1. Title/Index Sheet

2. Demolition Plan

3. Roof Plan

4. Details
g. Provide a Table of Contents of the technical specification’s sections. Prepare City provided front end specifications.
h. Prepare a Preliminary Opinion of Probable Construction Cost.

2.1 65% Design Submittal
a. Incorporate City’s comments from preliminary (35%) design documents in 65% design documents. All plan sheets shall be included in this submittal package. b. Provide a draft set of technical specification sections. The technical specifications shall be prepared using City standards, and current Building and applicable codes.
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c. The Preliminary Opinion of Probable Construction Costs shall be updated to reflect the refinements from the Preliminary Design to the 65% Design Submittal.

2.2 Final Design (100%)
a. Prepare Final Contract Documents (100% PS&E) in accordance with the City’s instructions and transmit completed Bid Documents to the City for final review. b. Provide a transmittal memo addressing City’s comments received from the 65% Design Submittal.
c. Incorporate final revisions after City’s review of the 100% Final Submittal. Submit final bid documents for signature.

Task 3: Bid Period Services

3.1 Assist the City as requested during bidding. The work shall include answering questions and providing consultation and interpretation of the construction documents during the advertisement period.

3.2 Conduct one pre-bid meeting/pre-bid site tour of buildings with prospective contractors.

3.3 Prepare addenda for issuance as appropriate to clarify, correct, or change the bidding documents.

3.4 Prepare a tabular bid summary and assist the City in reviewing and evaluating bids.

3.5 Post project for bidding on Consultant website, and assist with contacting potential contractors for bidding.

Task 4: Construction Support Services

4.1 Conduct Pre-construction meeting with contractor. Prepare meeting agenda and meeting minutes.

4.2 Review and respond to contractor submittals (including product data, test data, and material samples), product substitutions, and contract change order requests.

CONSULTANT shall prepare a list of required submittals for the project.

4.3 Perform site visits an average of once per week for the duration of the project to observe the work in progress and to verify that the work is being performed in accordance with the intent of the contract documents, including all locations of the existing structural roof decks after roofing systems are removed; and to inspect specific steps in the roofing replacement process.

4.4 Progress meetings and/or meetings with CITY shall be scheduled as needed during the project. Maximum of one meeting per week.

4.5 Review applications for payment submitted by the contractor.

4.6 Perform a punch list (Substantial Completion) review.

4.7 Perform a final review and certify final payment.
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4.8 Prepare record drawings based on the contractor’s redlined plans in conjunction with inspector’s redlined plans and provide hard copies to the CITY.

SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY

1. City shall provide reasonable access to City’s maps and record drawing files.

2. City shall provide available electronic files of proposed project sites, including utility information.

3. City shall provide timely review of submittals that require City review. For each submittal, City shall prepare a single, conformed set of comments for use by CONSULTANT.

4. City shall provide day-to-day construction inspection services and project management.

5. City shall pay application fees, as required.

PAYMENTS
a. The maximum payment to CONSULTANT under this Agreement for the Project shall be:
$158,500 as follows:

Phase 01
Task 1, Preliminary Design:

The Vibe, PD, Corp Yard 18,000
Sea Cloud Park 5,000
Roofing Contractor 6,000
29,000
Phase 02
Task 2, Prepare Construction Documents: 100,000
Task 3, Bidding 10,500
Task 4, Construction Administration 19,000
129,500
TOTAL 158,500
b. Compensation for Consultant’s Services shall be on a time-and-expense reimbursement basis, based on the following hourly rates:

Principal/President 225.00
Project Manager 200.00
Job Captain 175.00
Architectural Staff 125.00
Architectural Drafting 115.00
Administrative Staff 75.00
Interns (college) 50.00
c. TIMES OF PAYMENTS: Invoices are to be submitted monthly. The invoice shall be accompanied by a cost breakdown by discipline in approved format. Project is Time and Materials to the project maximum.
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SCHEDULE
The following is the anticipated project schedule. It is based on a Notice to Proceed date of December 14, 2022.

Task 1, Preliminary Design: December 2022 – January 2023 Task 2, Prepare Construction Documents: February 2023 – May 2023 Task 3, Bidding: May 2023
Task 4, Construction: June 2023 - August, 2023
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DATE: December 5, 2022
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
FROM: Marlene Subhashini, Community Development Director Thai-Chau Le, Planning Manager
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
SUBJECT: A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT, “TOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL”

LAND USE CATEGORY TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL, MIXED USE,

OFFICE, COMMERCIAL RETAIL, SERVICE, AND RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT USES (GP2021-0003) AND AN

AMENDMENT TO THE FOSTER CITY ZONING MAP TO MODIFY

THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT

PLAN FOR THE LAND KNOWN AS PARKSIDE TOWERS TO
ALLOW R&D USES (RZ2021-0005) LOCATED AT 1001 AND 1051
E. HILLSDALE BOULEVARD

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:

1. Adopt a Resolution approving the General Plan, Land Use and Circulation Element Text Amendment to the “Town Center Commercial” Land Use Category to allow Research and Development (R&D) uses and find the project is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) –Attachment 1– (GP2021-0003)

2. Introduce by title only, waive further reading, and pass to a second reading, an Ordinance approving an amendment to the Foster City Zoning Map to modify the previously approved General Development Plan (GDP) for the 5.99-acre parcel known as Parkside Towers at 1001 and 1051 East Hillsdale Boulevard, north of

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the intersection at East Hillsdale Boulevard and Shell Boulevard, in the C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development Combining) District with an amended GDP to allow R&D Uses and find the project is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – Attachment 2 – (RZ2021-0005)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The project includes a General Plan Amendment (GPA) to amend the text within the “Town Center Commercial” Land Use Category and a General Development Plan Amendment/Rezoning to the previously approved General Development Plan (GDP) for the 5.99-acre parcel known as Parkside Towers at 1001 and 1051 East Hillsdale Boulevard in the C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development Combining) District to allow for Research and Development (R&D) uses. Approval of the GPA and GDP amendments would allow up to 373,646 square feet (SF) of Research and Development (R&D) and/or office uses on floors four (4) through eight (8) at the existing building.

The GPA and GDP for this project would allow for an additional use such as Life Sciences Research Office use at the Parkside Towers. The additional allowable use of R&D would not preclude office use to remain on site and would provide parameters as to what type of R&D would be allowed. As specified in the General Plan text for Town Center Commercial, R&D covers facilities for industrial, scientific, or technological research, product design, prototype production, development, and testing. Although the R&D use (subject to certain criteria and limitations) would be allowed in the Town Center Commercial area, it does not allow by-right R&D uses on all other sites within the Town Center Commercial area without a discretionary action by the City. All future development, including any use changes, would be subject to additional review by the Community Development Department to ensure it is consistent with the approved permits.

The Planning Commission reviewed the three applications associated with the project (GPA, GDP, and Specific Development Plan/Use Permit) on November 3, 2022 and adopted Resolution Nos. P-13-22 and P-14-22 to recommend to the City Council to adopt the GPA and GDP amendments. Furthermore, the Planning Commission has reviewed all technical reports and studies pertaining to all components of the project and determined that the project is consistent with the General Plan’s goals and policies and Municipal Code. For those reasons, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. P-15-22 approving the Specific Development Plan/Use Permit (UP2021-0036) with all the Conditions of Approvals (COAs) that would apply at the Building Permit stage.

Approval of the Use Permit is contingent upon approval of the GDP by the Council and would take effect at the same time the GDP action is effective, if approved by the City Council.

Staff have reviewed the GPA and GDP and have concluded that the proposal would be consistent with the Foster City General Plan, specifically LUC-B, LUC-C, LUC-D, LUC- D-1, LUC-D-2, LUC-D-11, LUC-F-2, LUC-G, LUC-I, and continue to maintain and 142
facilitate a variety of land uses and promote economic and job growth within the City.

Therefore, staff recommends approval of the GPA and introduction of an Ordinance approving an amendment to the Foster City Zoning Map to modify the previously approved GDP.

BACKGROUND
Project Site
The subject 5.99-acre site is located at the intersection of East Hillsdale Boulevard and Shell Boulevard. The subject site is bordered by the Century Plaza office building to the East; Marriott Courtyard hotel and Kindercare to the North; Wells Fargo Bank building to the West and Foster City Public Library & Community Center and Police Department to the South. The site features two (2) five-story 373,646 SF office buildings over a three-story parking garage with an approximately 17,670 SF retail arcade (391,316 SF gross floor area), a 30,900 SF of park/outdoor amenities, retail parking and landscaping.

Entitlement History
On April 15, 1999, the Planning Commission approved a Use Permit to construct two (2) five-story 373,646 SF office buildings over a three-story parking garage with a 17,670 SF retail arcade (391,316 SF gross floor area), a 30,900 SF park, retail parking and landscaping on a 5.99-acre site (UP-97-014). Parkside Towers was developed in 2002 and consists of column-free floor plates with 14-foot average slab-to-slab floor heights.

The General Plan land use category for the project site is Town Center Commercial and the Zoning is C-2/PD (General Business District/Planned Development Combining District) with a General Development Plan (GDP). The GDP allows for approximately 391,316 SF of gross floor area (373,646 SF of five-story office use over a three-story parking garage and 17,670 SF of retail use on the ground floor) and an approximately 30,900 SF park on the 5.99-acre subject site (City Council Ordinance 462). The Use Permit for the project limited the use of the ground floor retail spaces to those allowed on the Planning Commission approved Use List and the use of floors four (4) through eight (8) for office use.

Over the years, there have been several requests to modify the original Use Permit (UP-97-014) to amend the list of permitted uses located on the ground floor retail area and other minor changes. The site currently sits with two 8-story buildings (shared parking spaces from ground floor to 3rd floor) with 373,646 SF office buildings including the 17,670 SF ground floor retail (391,316 SF gross floor area), a 30,900 SF park, and a total of 1,356 parking spaces.

Project Proposal
Parkside Towers is currently operating as an office with commercial retail on the ground floor. Based on information from the applicant, since 2014, the office use has averaged an 84% occupancy rate. As of October 2022, the building has an 86% occupancy rate, 143
but is expected to drop to 70% within the next 12 to 18 months. Currently, there is also one vacant retail tenant space that was previously occupied by Specialty's Café and Bakery. The applicant has expressed that current efforts to attract and retain tenants for the different users in the building includes offering additional free rent, allowing tenants to phase into the space overtime, and providing tenant improvement packages to attract deals. More recently, the property owner made significant investments and improvements to their outdoor park/employee amenity space in an effort to attract potential tenants. However, they continued to face challenges in securing tenant leases and forecasted that vacancy would only increase in the next few months. This prompted the property owner to explore other viable alternatives for the use of the office space.

Given the strong market demand for R&D spaces, the property owner filed an application requesting that R&D use in addition to office uses be allowed on the remaining floors above the ground floor retail space.

Therefore, the proposed project is to allow the flexibility to allow up to 373,646 SF of current office space on floors four (4) to eight (8) as either office or R&D or a combination of both at the Parkside Towers (“Project”). If the proposal is approved, it would enable the owners to coordinate the conversion of offices to laboratories with the natural lease expiration of the tenant leases occupying those offices. Depending upon the vacancy at the time of the conversion, the owners may relocate tenants to one tower and convert the other tower or a combination of other options.

November 3, 2022, the Planning Commission Public Hearing The purpose of this meeting was to reintroduce the project with all related technical findings and recommend the Planning Commission to approve all components of the project.
 Outcome: The Planning Commission reviewed project materials, including all the technical reports and studies associated with the three project applications and determined that the project is consistent with the General Plan’s goals and policies and the Foster City Municipal Code. The Planning Commission adopted: 1) Resolution No. P-13-22 to recommend to City Council approval of the General Plan, Land Use and Circulation Element Text Amendment to the “Town Center Commercial” Land Use Category to allow Research and Development (R&D) uses; 2) Resolution No. P-14-22 to recommend to City Council approval of an amendment to the Foster City Zoning Map to modify the previously approved General Development Plan (GDP) for the 5.99-acre parcel known as Parkside Towers at 1001 and 1051 East Hillsdale Boulevard, in the C-2/PD District with an amended GDP to allow R&D Uses; and 3) Resolution No. P-15-22 for the approval of a Use Permit to allow up to 373,646 SF of R&D and/or office uses on floors four (4) through eight (8) at the existing building, subject to COAs, located at 1001 and 1051 East Hillsdale Boulevard with its associated Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA.

For complete background and project timeline, please refer to the November 3, 2022 Planning Commission Public Hearing Staff Report (Attachment 3). Supplemental 144
meeting materials including the technical reports are available on the website here.

ANALYSIS
Existing and Proposed General Plan “Town Center Commercial” Land Use Category The General Plan constitutes the long-range document guiding the vision for future development of Foster City. It is a living document that reflect the City’s needs and desires, which evolve over time. The General Plan Land Use Category for the subject site is “Town Center Commercial.” The City’s General Plan includes “Town Center Commercial” Land Use Category as follows:
“This designation is reserved for the area located northwest of East Hillsdale Boulevard, bounded by Foster City Boulevard to the north and State Route 92 to the west. The area includes a 100-acre development known as Metro Center, in addition to Parkside Towers and other office developments. Metro Center is intended to serve as Foster City’s downtown core. The highest intensity uses in the City would be allowed, with Floor Area Ratios (FAR) for office developments ranging from .55 to 2.0 FAR. Town Center office developments located outside Metro Center, have lower FARs which range from .18 to 1.5 FAR.”
The area encompassing the Town Center Commercial neighborhood has evolved over time to allow a mix of office, residential, senior housing and other commercial retail and service uses. The land use category for the subject site, Town Center Commercial does not currently allow R&D use. In order to allow the R&D use, the project would require a text amendment to the General Plan for the “Town Center Commercial” Land Use Category. Staff is recommending the following text amendment to the “Town Center Commercial” Land Use Category to be consistent with the existing allowable uses already on site and to facilitate the flexibility to accommodate R&D uses in the Town Center neighborhood.

Town Center Commercial. This designation is reserved for the area located northwest of East Hillsdale Boulevard, bounded by Foster City Boulevard to the north and State Route 92 to the west. The area includes a 100-acre development known as Metro Center, in addition to Parkside Towers and other office developments. The Town Center area is Metro Center is intended to serve as Foster City’s downtown core and allows for a mix of uses, including residential, commercial office, retail, service and compatible Research and Development (R&D). R&D uses are considered compatible with this designation if project design (i.e., site planning, architecture, and landscape architecture) is consistent with nearby uses and functional or operational characteristics of a hazardous or nuisance nature can be mitigated or reduced to an acceptable level through design control. Generally, R&D covers facilities for industrial, scientific, or technological research, product design, prototype production, development, and testing.

The highest intensity uses in the City would be allowed, with Floor Area Ratios (FAR) for office/R&D developments ranging from .55 to 2.0 FAR. Town Center office 145
developments located outside Metro Center, have lower FARs which range from 0.18 to

1.5 FAR. Residential developments range from Cityhomes townhouses at 15 units per acre to Metro Senior Apartments at 60 units per acre.

While the Town Center Commercial General Plan Land Use Category primarily facilitates office developments and does not currently specify other uses, the area currently has a variety of uses such as existing residential, senior housing, and commercial retail and services. The GPA would not only clean up existing language to include those uses already existing in areas within the “Town Center Commercial” Land Use Category, but will also add R&D uses to the list of allowable uses. The addition of R&D uses will provide flexibility to use existing office buildings as office and/or R&D and will add another viable use in the Town Center Commercial neighborhood. Moreover, while the use of R&D would be an additional use to the Town Center Commercial General Plan Land Use Category, it does not eliminate office uses and will continue to allow the area to maintain a variety of uses.

It is important to note that the GPA does not allow for ‘automatic’ or ‘by-right’ conversion of existing office space to R&D or addition of R&D uses to an existing building. The City would continue to require project-specific Use Permits and/or General Development Plan/Rezoning for individual projects to evaluate such requests.

Staff and the Planning Commission have determined that the project would: 1) Maintain and facilitate a variety of land uses including a mix of housing types and commercial uses consistent with the adopted Land Use and Circulation Element of the Foster City General Plan; 2) result in greater variety of land uses as well as density and intensity of land uses in the area consistent LUC-B, LUC-C, LUC-D, LUC-D-1, LUC-D-2, LUC-D- 11, LUC-F-2, LUC-G, LUC-I; and 3) Promote economic and job growth within Foster City consistent with the adopted Land Use and Circulation Element of the Foster City General Plan.

For the reasons set forth above, it is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed text amendment to the General Plan “Town Center Commercial” Land Use Category.

Existing and Proposed Zoning and General Development Plan The zoning designation of the subject site is C-2/PD (General Business District/Planned Development Combining District). The C-2 District is primarily regulated by Chapter

17.26 of the Foster City Municipal Code. Permitted uses in the C-2 District include uses permitted in the neighborhood commercial C-1 Districts and other commercial type of uses such as retail, service establishments, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars etc.

Conditional uses in the C-2 District include public service buildings, utility buildings, churches, schools, etc. The PD District is primarily regulated by Chapter 17.36 of the Foster City Municipal Code and is intended to accommodate a range of development types while offering flexibility by allowing tailoring of City Standards to specific uses (Section 17.36.010, Foster City Municipal Code).
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The current zoning designation for the site is established by a GDP. The GDP originally approved in April 1999 (Ordinance 462) approved an amendment to change the zoning from a C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development) district to a C-2/PD with a GDP and limited the development to two (2) five-story 373,646 SF office buildings over a three-story parking garage with a 17,670 SF retail arcade (391,316 SF gross floor area), a 30,900 SF park, retail parking and landscaping on a 5.99-acre site.

Since the GDP for the site described above specifically includes 373,646 SF of dedicated office use at Parkside Towers, the proposal to allow R&D use on floors four (4) through eight (8) would require an amendment of the GDP and rezoning of the site to allow R&D uses. Staff propose the following changes to the GDP:

The C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development District) zoning of the 5.99-acre site at 1001, 1015, 1035, and 1051 East Hillsdale Boulevard (APNS: 524-100, 110, 120, 130 and 140 094-524-220) is herewith limited and specified as follows:

To allow development of up to 391,316 gross sq. ft. consisting of 373,646 sq. ft. of office space and/or Research and Development (R&D) on floors four (4) through eight (8) and 17,670 sq. ft. of retail space, and approximately 30,900 sq. ft. park, landscaping and parking in accordance with the plans on file in the offices of the Community Development Department Planning/Code Enforcement Division.

The proposed GDP amendment for Parkside Towers would allow for office uses to continue to operate as the allowed use, but also give the applicant the option to convert square footage on floors four (4) through eight (8) to accommodate for R&D development. With the approval of the GPA to the “Town Center Commercial” Land Use Category and description, this would be an update to the existing GDP to encompass flexibility that is desirable and feasible due to the changing market. An amendment to the GDP would likewise facilitate a change to the development intensity, fosters development predicted by the submitted market feasibility analysis, and continue to be consistent with General Plan’s land use goals for economic development of the City.

The project included a Market Feasibility Study with supplemental report, Fiscal Impact Analysis, Transportation Report, Water Demand Study, and Parking Demand Study.

The Fiscal Impact Analysis identified that the proposed project could result in a positive net impact to the City’s General Fund with approximately $1.3 million per year in net revenue, most would be from the property tax and property tax in lieu of vehicle license fees. This represents a net increase of about $799,400 in annual City General Fund revenues when compared to the existing project and is achieved through property tax revenues as well as other taxing agencies. The Market Feasibility Study and its supplemental analysis concluded that the Parkside Towers physical attributes can accommodate an R&D use such as the need for a certain size floor plate, height, additional equipment, and access. The Transportation Report concluded that the project would not result in significant impact under CEQA and trips generation for R&D 147
would be lower than office use. As parking demand for office is lower than R&D uses, the project specific analysis such as the Parking Demand Study concluded that the project would have sufficient parking consistent with the Municipal Code. While change from office to R&D would increase water demand on site, the project would be required to implement COAs per the Use Permit that would ensure the project is net-zero in water use at the Tentative Improvement permit stage.

Furthermore, the issue of jobs-housing balance was also analyzed and as stated in the Planning Commission Staff Report on November 3, 2022, office has an employment density of one (1) employee per 200 SF while Industrial/R&D is one (1) employee per 610 SF. While the pandemic may have affected the work patterns for office due to telework and/or flexible work schedules, how much of that would be permanent and any substantively changes to the typical employment density calculation for each land use are unknown. Nevertheless, based on the information available today, the number of employees, assuming similar numbers for jobs, and contribution to the job-housing imbalance is minimal on a project of this scope.

Therefore, in accordance with Section 17.36.030.E, General Development Plan, of the Foster City Municipal Code, the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the GDP amendments and Rezoning and has made the requisite findings such as consistency with the City’s General Plan and anticipated financial impact of the proposed GDP revision to the City. The Planning Commission determined that the proposed amendment to the GDP was consistent with provisions of the City’s adopted goals and policies within the General Plan and that the uses proposed would not be detrimental to present, among other findings. It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed amendment to modify the previously approved GDP for the 5.99- acre parcel known as Parkside Towers at 1001 and 1051 East Hillsdale Boulevard at the northern corner of Foster City Boulevard and East Hillsdale Boulevard in the C- 2/PD (General Business/Planned Development Combining) District to allow for the use of R&D.

Planning Commission Approved Use Permit (Resolution No. P-15-22) A Use Permit was submitted for the proposed addition of R&D uses to the Parkside Towers site. As the applicant did not intend to speculatively convert the offices to laboratory before a long-term commitment from a R&D tenant is secured, no site plans were approved as part of this Use Permit. More detailed structural drawings would be provided to the City according to build-to-suit specs of the ultimate tenant user as part of their Building Permit Tenant Improvement application at a later date, if the applicant chooses to continue with any office to R&D conversion.

Staff has reviewed the potential physical changes that is likely to occur should the conversion take place including supplemental analysis such as Market Feasibility Study, Fiscal Impact Analysis, Transportation, Water Demand Study, and Parking Demand Study mentioned above. As previously discussed above, based on the findings of the technical reports, the project was approved with COAs that would ensure 148
water demand to be net-zero, future operation to be only of certain level for biosafety purposes, and verification of parking sufficiency.

Furthermore, the Planning Commission has reviewed all materials associated with the Use Permit, including the reports mentioned above, and has determined the project is consistent with the General Plan’s goals and policies and Municipal Code standard requirements. On November 3, 2022, Planning Commission adopted Resolution P-15- 22 and approved the Use Permit to allow for R&D use within the Parkside Towers from floor four (4) through eight (8), subject to conditions. Full materials for this approval and hearing are available here. Approval of the Use Permit is contingent upon approval of the GDP by the Council and would take effect at the same time the GDP action is effective, if approved by the City Council.

Environmental Assessment
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), includes a list of classes of project which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment, and therefore, are exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The proposed project would potentially allow the building to change from full office to a combination of office and R&D, with the anticipation that approximately 50% (195,658 SF) of the space would be for laboratory. While no physical changes are proposed at this time, it is anticipated that accommodation for mechanical equipment, loading/unloading area, and storage to facilitate the new R&D use would result in minor interior and exterior physical modifications. The project would be required to upgrade existing building fixtures/equipment and landscaping to be net-zero change in water usage demand at the site. The handling of hazardous materials on and off-site are subject to existing health and safety regulations. Furthermore, the project would be required to implement all COAs to ensure construction and operation are consistent with local, regional, and State’s regulations and policies. As the project would result in minor physical changes and negligible or no expansion of existing use, the project would qualify for the CEQA Categorical Exemption 15301 Existing Facilities.

Noticing/Public Outreach
The public was advised of this Public Hearing in the following ways:
 Electronic mailing to the interested parties who expressed interest in receiving project updates – November 17, 2022
 Mailing to property owners who own property within a 500-foot radius –  Published 1/4-page ad in the Foster City Islander – November 23, 2022  Foster City website: www.fostercity.org – November 17, 2022  Public Posting Places – November 17, 2022
Conclusion
The project is in alignment to the City’s vision for long-term development of the 149
community as outlined in the General Plan and consistency to standards as established in the Municipal Code. Therefore, the proposed amendments to the General Plan “Town Center Commercial” Land Use Category and the General Development Plan Development for Parkside Towers to allow R&D use to the site would continue to further many goals and policies contained in the Land Use and Circulation Element of the General Plan as outlined in the report and subject Resolutions.

CEQA
Categorically Exempt per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline; Class 1, Existing Facilities

FISCAL IMPACT
FISCAL IMPACT Approval of the proposed amendments to the General Plan “Town Center Commercial” Land Use Category and the GDP amendment/Rezoning will result in the Use Permit taking effect. While there is no direct fiscal impact from these actions, the proposed project could result in higher revenues to the City’s General Fund through property tax that may be generated from the new R&D uses.

NEXT STEPS
Should the City Council adopt the Resolution and Ordinance authorizing amendment to the General Plan Amendment (GP2021-0003) and General Development Plan/Rezoning (RZ2021-0005), with passage to second reading, the Ordinance, and, therefore, the Specific Development Plan/Use Permit, would take effect thirty (30) days thereafter.

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
Smart Planning, Development, and the Local Economy
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Resolution for General Plan Amendment
Attachment 2 – Ordinance for General Development Plan Amendment Attachment 3 – Planning Commission Staff Report, November 3, 2022 Attachment 4 – Adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. P-13-22 for GPA Recommendation to City Council
Attachment 5 – Adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. P-14-22 for GDP/Rezoning Recommendation to City Council
Attachment 6 – Adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. P-15-22 for Use Permit 150
RESOLUTION NO.

AN RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY ADOPTING

A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN, LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT, “TOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL” LAND USE CATEGORY TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL, MIXED

USE, OFFICE, COMMERCIAL RETAIL, SERVICE AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT USES FOR THE “TOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL” LAND USE CATEGORY AND FINDING THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) – CITY OF FOSTER CITY – GP2021-0003

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY DOES FIND as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized to amend the General Plan governing the physical development of the City of Foster City; and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of the Foster City General Plan subsequent General Plan Elements were adopted and/or updated through various resolutions between the original adoption date to 2020; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2016, the Land Use and Circulation Element was updated by Resolution No. 2016-14 with a certified Environmental Impact Report (EA-11-002); and WHEREAS, Parkside Towers L.P./Harvest Properties, the project applicant, seeks to add Research and Development (R&D) use to the Town Center Land Use Category to facilitate the future conversion of up to 373,646 square feet of existing office space to R&D (“Project”) at the Parkside Towers located at 1001 and 1051 East Hillsdale Boulevard (094-524-220); and WHEREAS, to facilitate the Project, the applicant has proposed a Text Amendment to the Foster City General Plan Town Center Commercial Land Use Category to allow for R&D use within the allowable category; and
WHEREAS, the “Town Center Commercial” Land Use Category currently allows for office use and currently has commercial retail, service and residential development; and WHEREAS, the Project requires the following entitlements in addition to the proposed General Plan Amendment: a General Development Plan (GDP) Amendment that would add R&D to the allowable uses on the Project site and a Use Permit/Specific Development Plan subject to Conditions of Approval; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Public Hearing was duly posted for consideration of the General Plan Text Amendment of the Town Center Commercial Land Use Category and the Project at the Planning Commission meeting on November 3, 2022, and on said date the Public Hearing was opened, held and closed; and
WHEREAS, in connection with its actions recommending approval of the Project, the Planning Commission reviewed and considered the General Plan Text Amendment of the “Town Center Commercial” Land Use Category at a noticed public hearing held on November 3,

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2022 and, by adoption of Resolution P-13-22 recommended that the City Council adopt the General Plan Text Amendment of the Town Center Commercial Land Use Category; and WHEREAS, a Notice of Public Hearing was duly posted, published, and mailed for consideration by the City Council of the proposed General Plan text amendments at the City Council hearing on December 1, 2022, and on said date, the Public Hearing was opened, held, and closed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Foster City, based on facts and analysis in the Staff Reports, written and oral testimony, conditions included in the project, and exhibits presented, finds as follows:
1) The above recitals are true and correct and material to this Resolution. 2) In accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.) and implementing guidelines (“CEQA”) adopted by the Secretary of Resources, and the City of Foster City Environmental Review Guidelines, this Council finds that the Project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, under Class 1, CEQA Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). The project would be allowing potential R&D use within an already existing building that facilitates office uses without major changes to the physical building and would involve negligible or no expansion of use. Neither the project nor site meet any of the exceptions to the exemptions identified in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 (EA2021- 0003).
3) The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent with the Foster City General Plan, specifically LUC-B, LUC-C, LUC-D, LUC-D-1, LUC-D-2, LUC-D-11, LUC- F-2, LUC-G, LUC-I, and will:
• Maintain and facilitate a variety of land uses including a mix of housing types and commercial uses consistent with the adopted Land Use and Circulation Element of the Foster City General Plan; and
• Promote economic and job growth within Foster City consistent with the adopted Land Use and Circulation Element of the Foster City General Plan. 4) In making the foregoing findings, the City Council declares that it relied upon and hereby incorporates by reference all correspondence, staff reports, and other related materials.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby adopt a text amendment to the City of Foster City General Plan, Land Use and Circulation Element, “Town Center Commercial” Land Use Category to allow for mix of uses such as residential, commercial retail, service and R&D and shall hereinafter read as set forth in Exhibit A of this Resolution attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED as a Resolution of the City of Foster City City Council at a Regular Meeting held on December 5, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RICHA AWASTHI, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT A
The new Town Center Commercial Land Use Category description shall read as follows:

Town Center Commercial. This designation is reserved for the area located northwest of East Hillsdale Boulevard, bounded by Foster City Boulevard to the north and State Route 92 to the west. The area includes a 100-acre development known as Metro Center, in addition to Parkside Towers and other office developments. The Town Center area is intended to serve as Foster City’s downtown core and allows for a mix of uses, including residential, commercial office, retail, service and compatible research and development (R&D). R&D uses are considered compatible with this designation if project design (i.e., site planning, architecture, and landscape architecture) is consistent with nearby uses and functional or operational characteristics of a hazardous or nuisance nature can be mitigated or reduced to an acceptable level through design control. Generally, R&D covers facilities for industrial, scientific, or technological research, product design, prototype production, development, and testing. The highest intensity uses in the City would be allowed, with Floor Area Ratios (FAR) for office/R&D developments ranging from .55 to 2.0 FAR. Town Center office developments located outside Metro Center, have lower FARs which range from 0.18 to 1.5 FAR. Residential developments range from Cityhomes townhouses at 15 units per acre to Metro Senior Apartments at 60 units per acre. 154
ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AMENDING THE FOSTER CITY

ZONING MAP TO MODIFY THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED GENERAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE 5.99-ACRE PARCEL KNOWN AS PARKSIDE TOWERS AT 1001 AND 1051 EAST HILLSDALE BOULEVARD AT THE NORTHERN

CORNER OF FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD AND EAST HILLSDALE BOULEVARD IN THE C-2/PD (GENERAL BUSINESS/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMBINING)

DISTRICT WITH AN AMENDED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) USE AND FINDING THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) – APN 094-524-220 - RZ2021-0005

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, on April 5, 1999, the City Council adopted an amendment to the General Plan to allow the floor area ratio to be changed from 0.54 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to 1.5 FAR for the 5.99-acre site known as Parkside Towers in the Town Center Commercial Land Use Designation (GP-97-002, City Council Resolution No. 99-40); and
WHEREAS, on April 19, 1999, the City Council adopted a General Development Plan/Rezoning (RZ-97-008, City Council Ordinance No. 462) to change the existing zoning from C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development) District to a C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development) District to allow up to 391,316 square feet of office/retail space on 5.99 acres located at 1001, 1015, and 1035 East Hillsdale Boulevard (APNs 094-524-100, 110, 120, 130 and 140); and WHEREAS, the Specific Development Plan/Use Permit (UP-97-014) for the Parkside Towers Office/Retail include Condition of Approval 1.36 which outlines the permitted uses for the ground floor commercial tenant spaces; and WHEREAS, Parkside Towers L.P./Harvest Properties, as project applicant, on behalf of the property owner has initiated an amendment to allow for the conversion of up to 373, 646 square feet of existing office space to R&D (“Project”) at the Parkside Towers located at 1001 and 1051 East Hillsdale Boulevard with the potential reduction of up to 60 parking spaces pursuant to Foster City Municipal Code (“FCMC”) section

17.74.030(C); and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Public Hearing was duly posted for consideration of the Categorical Exemption and the Project at the Planning Commission meeting on November 3, 2022, and on said date the Public Hearing was opened, held and closed; and
WHEREAS, full public involvement in the preparation of this amendment to the Foster City Zoning Map has been ensured through duly noticed Planning Commission

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Study Sessions, public hearings, and other means, including the following:

1. Special Meeting with the City Council Land Use Subcommittee – January 15, 2021 – to review proposed use and to provide early feedback and general direction to the applicant on their application.

2. City Council Development Project Preliminary Review Meeting – January 19, 2021– to introduce the proposed project to the City Council and public and receive feedback prior to initiating the entitlement process.

3. Planning Commission Study Session – January 20, 2022 – to solicit early feedback from the Commission and the public on the proposed project.

4. Planning Commission Public Hearing – November 3, 2022 – to consider and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the Rezoning/General Development Plan Amendment of the C-2/PD District.

WHEREAS, on November 3, 2022, the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing and adopted Resolution No. P-14-22 recommending adoption of an amendment to the City’s Zoning Map and the current C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development) District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to FCMC section 17.74.060, Resolution No. P-14-22 and all items submitted in connection with the public hearing for consideration including the Staff Report and all attachments thereto shall satisfy the reporting requirements in FCMC 17.74.060.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY DOES ORDAIN AND FINDS as follows:

Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing Recitals are true and correct and material to this Ordinance.

Section 2. CEQA. In accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.) and implementing guidelines (“CEQA”) adopted by the Secretary of Resources, and the City of Foster City Environmental Review Guidelines, this Council finds that the Project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, under Class 1, CEQA Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). The project would be allowing potential R&D use within an already existing building that facilitates office uses without major changes to the physical building and would involve negligible or no expansion of use. Neither the project nor site meet any of the exceptions to the exemptions identified in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 (EA2021-0003).

Section 3. Findings. The City Council has reviewed the evidence and recommendations of the Planning Commission and based on facts and analysis in the Staff Reports, written and oral testimony, and exhibits presented, finds that the proposed rezoning would not be detrimental to the general health, welfare and safety of the City of Foster City based on the following:
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A. The proposed Rezoning/General Development Plan Amendment will be in furtherance of and in accordance with the General Plan of the City of Foster City because the proposal will:
a. be consistent with Town Center General Plan Land Use designation of the subject site;
b. result in greater variety of land uses, flexibility of land, and still maintain the variety of uses in the area, consistent with Land Use Goal LUC-C and Policy LUC-C-12;
c. provide opportunities for increase in population to use the existing and future goods and services consistent with Policies LUC-D-1 and LUC- D-2;
d. maintain the same architectural that complement the surrounding built environment, without reducing or overwhelming the surrounding area consistent with Land Use Goal LUC-B;
e. provide for economic development consistent with the principles of Land Use Goal LUC-I;
f. maintain acceptable operation of the transportation system without greater impacts, consistent with LUC-F and LUC-F-1;
g. ensure any uses of hazardous materials, if any, be in compliance with local, regional, and State regulations consistent with LUC-D, LUC-D- 10, and LUC-D-11; and
h. provide for adequate on-site parking for safe and effective circulation, consistent with Land Use Goal LUC-G and Policy LUC-G-1.

B. The Project is a feasible and viable concept, supported by economic analysis. It would be primarily an option to maintain building occupancy while continuing to provide for economic stability and growth within the City.

C.Existing and proposed utility services and facilities and other public improvements such as fire and police protection; school services; open space and recreation; water supply; wastewater treatment; solid waste and electricity, gas and telecommunications are adequate for the proposed conversion of office to R&D because:
a. Conversion from office to R&D will be required to meet all Fire Code requirements, and, therefore, will not reduce the ability of the Foster City Fire Department to meet existing performance standards or exceed the capabilities of the existing or planned staffing levels; b. Conversion of office to R&D would remain within the footprint of the existing building with no substantive increase in services and therefore no increased demand is anticipated for police services; no new school facilities will be required as a result of the project; c. Conversion of office to R&D would be mostly retained within the existing building and no substantive expansion would be required, therefore, anticipated water requirements or wastewater discharges are not high enough to require the expansion of the existing systems; d. Conversion of office to R&D would not substantively generate more 157
solid waste than the existing use on site and will not substantially shorten the life of the landfill; and
e. Any improvements to be completed at the building shall be subject to Building Permits and shall be reviewed by all appropriate departments to ensure the project satisfy the condition of approvals as set forth in associated Use Permit, and
f. Conversion of office to R&D does not anticipate in upgrades or upsize of existing infrastructures and therefore, other utilities serving the project are expected to be adequate.

D.Any future R&D use, may result in the loss of 60 parking spaces. A parking demand study was completed and based on the Municipal Code Chapter 17.62, if a full conversion of office to R&D occurs, the site would require 1,168 parking spaces. As the site currently has 1,356 parking spaces, even with the conservative estimate of parking space removal, the project would continue to meet the existing Section 17.36.060 Off-Street Parking Regulations in a PD District of Chapter 17.36, PD Planned Development Combining District, of Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster city Municipal Code.

E. The proposed project will not have a detrimental and immitigable financial impact on the City.

Section 4. Amendment. The City of Foster City Zoning Map and General Development Plan for the 5.99-acre parcel known as Parkside Towers at 1001 and 1051 East Hilldale Boulevard (APN 094-524-220), north of the intersection at East Hillsdale Boulevard and Shell Boulevard in the C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development Combining) District is hereby amended to repeal and replace the existing Zoning Map and General Development Plan with an amended General Development Plan to allow up to 373,646 square feet (SF) of Research and Development (R&D) and/or office uses on floors four (4) through eight (8) at the Parkside Towers as set forth in Exhibits A and B of this Ordinance, attached hereto and incorporated herein.

Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it should have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional.

Section 6. Taking Effect. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its adoption.

Section 7. Posting. Within fifteen (15) days after the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall have it posted in three (3) public places designated by the City Council.
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This Ordinance was introduced and read on the 5th day of December, 2022, and passed and adopted on the day of_ , ___, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RICHA AWASTHI, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT A
AMENDED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 1001 AND 1051 EAST HILLSDALE

BOULEVARD
The C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development District) zoning of the 5.99-acre site at 1001, 1015, 1035, and 1051 East Hillsdale Boulevard (APN: 094-524-220) is herewith limited and specified as follows:

To allow development of up to 391,316 gross sq. ft. consisting of 373,646 sq. ft. of office space and/or Research and Development (R&D) on floors four (4) through eight (8) and 17,670 sq. ft. of retail space, and approximately 30,900 sq. ft. park, landscaping and parking in accordance with the plans on file in the offices of the Community Development Department Planning/Code Enforcement Division.
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EXHIBIT B
AMENDED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 1001 AND 1051 EAST

HILLSDALE BOULEVARD
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DATE: November 3, 2022 STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.1 TO
: FOSTER CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
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EPARED BY: THAI-CHAU LE, PLANNING MANAGER
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ASE NO.: GP2021-0003, EA2021-0003, RZ2021-0005, AND UP2021-0036 O
WNER: PARKSIDE TOWERS, L.P. / HARVEST PROPERTIES
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ROJECT LOCATION: 1001 AND 1051 E. HILLSDALE BLVD. (NEIGHBORHOOD TC) – APN 094-524-220

REQUESTED ACTION/PURPOSE
The pur
pose of this Public Hearing is for the Planning Commission to review three (3) applications at the Parkside Towers development located at 1001 and 1051 E. Hillsdale Boulevard as listed below.

S
taff recommends that the Planning Commission:

1. R
ecommend to City Council approval of the General Plan, Land Use and Circulati on E
lement Text Amendment to the “Town Center Commercial” Land Use Category to allow Research and Development (R&D) uses – Attachment 1 – (GP2021-0003)

2. Recommend to City Council approval of an amendment to the Foster City Zoning Map to m
odify the previously approved General Development Plan (GDP) for the 5.99-acre parcel known as Parkside Tower s at 1001 and 1051 East Hillsdale Boulevard, north of th e i
ntersection at East Hillsdale Boulevard and Shell Boulevard, in the C- 2/PD (G eneral Business/Planned Development Combining) District with an amended GDP to allow R&D Uses – Attachment 2 – (RZ2021-0005)

3. Approval of a Specific Development Plan/Use Permit Modification to allow up to 373,646 square feet (SF) of Research and Development (R&D) and/or office uses on floors four (4) through eight (8) at the existing building, subject to Conditions Of Approval, located at 1001 and 1051 East Hillsdale Boulevard – Attachment 3 – (UP2021-0036)

GENERAL INFORMATION
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ENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Town Center Commercial
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ONING DISTRICT: C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development) District Z
ONING HISTORY On April 5, 1999, the City Council certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for approximately
386,181 SF of office and retail development with a 30,900 SF park on 5.99 acres. (EA-97-003, City Council Resolution No. 99-39)

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O n April 5, 1999, the City Council adopted the General Plan Amendment to increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) in the Town Center Commercial Land Use Designation for
Parkside Towers from 0.54 to 1.5 (GP-97-002, City Council Resolution 99-40)
On April 15, 1999, the Planning Commission approved the Specific Development Plan/Use Permit (“Use Permit”) for the 391,316 gross SF in an eight-story building consisting of two five-story office towers placed over a three-story parking garage with ground floor retail and a 30,900 SF park and related improvements on 5.99 acres with a parking
reduction of 17 spaces. (UP-97-014, Planning Commission Resolution No. P-23-99)
On April 19, 1999, the City Council adopted the General Development Plan/Rezoning establishing a limit of 391,316 SF of gross floor area of office/retail space (373,646 SF of office use and 17,670 SF of retail use) and an approximately 30,900 SF park on the 5.99- acre site. (RZ- 97-008,
Ordinance No. 462)
On December 7, 2000, the Planning Commission approved
a Use Permit Modification request to allow an alternative building configuration of office space, parking stalls, emergency generators, a below -grade fuel tank, additional roof screens and an employee cafeteria (UP -97-014B,
Planning Commission Resolution No. P-85-00)
On August 6, 2013, the Planning Commission approved a
Use Permit Modification request amend the Use List for the commercial tenant spaces on the ground floor at Parkside Towers. (UP -97-014J, Planning Commission Resolution
No. P-21-13)
On December 4, 2018, the Community Development
Department Director approved a Use Permit Modification for exterior improvements to the triangular park including
installation of two shade canopies, conversation swings, wood clad walls and benches, new tiles, interlocking pavers, site furnishings, lighting upgrades, and landscape
modifications (UP2018-0041).

On April 4, 2019, the Planning Commission approved a Use Permit Modification to amend the previously approved Use List for the ground floor commercial t enant spaces at
Parkside Towers and allow a food truck program. (UP2018- 0055, Planning Commission Resolution No. P-06-19)
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URROUNDING LAND USE: North: Marriott Courtyard Hotel
South: East Hillsdale Blvd. / City Center
East: Century Plaza Office Building
West: Shell Blvd. / Wells Fargo Bank
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T SIZE: Approximately 6 Acres

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NOTICING/PUBLIC OUTREACH
The publ
ic was advised of this Hearing in the following ways:
• Published 1/4-page ad in the Foster City Islander – October 19, 2022 • Electronic mailing to the project applicants, owners and persons who expressed interest in receiving project updates – October 13, 2022
• Mailing to property owners who own property within a 300-foot radius – October 19, 2022
• Foster City website: www.fostercity.org – O ctober 13, 2022 • Foster City TV Channel 27 – October 20, 2022 through November 3, 2022 • Electronic Marquee Sign in Leo Ryan Park – October 20, 2022 through November 3, 2022
• Posting at all Public Posting Places – October 13, 2022

BACKGROUND

PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
The subject 5.99 -acre site is located at the intersection of East Hillsdale Boulevard and Shell Boulevard (Figure 1). The subject site is bordered by the Century Plaza office building to the East; Marriott Courtyard hotel and Kindercare to the North; Wells Fargo Bank building to the West and Foster City Public Library & Community Center and Police Department to the South. The site features two (2) five- story 373,646 square feet ( SF) office buildings over a three- story parking garage with an approximately 17,670 SF retail arcade (391,316 SF gross floor area), a 30,900 SF of park/outdoor amenities, retail parking and landscaping (Figure 2).

Fi
gure 1. Location Map showing the subject site and its surroundings. (Source: Google Map)

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Parkside Towers is currently operating as an office with commercial retail on the ground floor.

Based on information from the applicant, since 2014, the office use has averaged an 84% occupancy rate. As of October 2022, the building has an 86% occupancy rate, but is expected to drop to 70% within the next 12 to 18 months. Currently, there is also one vacant retail tenant space that was previously occupied by Specialty's Café and Bakery. The applicant has expressed that current efforts to attract and retain tenants for the different users in the building includes offering additional free rent, allowing tenants to phase into the space overtime, and providing tenant improvement packages to attract deals. More recently, the property owner made significant investments and improvements to their outdoor park/employee amenity space in an effort to attract potential tenants. However, they continued to face challenges in securing tenant leases.

This prompted the property owner to explore other viable alternatives for the use of the office space. Given the strong market demand for R&D spaces, the property owner filed an application requesting that R&D use in addition to office uses be allowed on the remaining floors above the ground floor retail space.

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TITLEMENT HISTORY
On April 15, 1999, the Planning Commission approved a Use Permit to construct two (2) five - story 373,646 SF office buildings over a three-story parking garage with a 17,670 SF retail arcade (391,316 SF gross floor area), a 30,900 SF park, retail parking and landscaping on a 5.99 -acre site (UP -97-014). Parkside Towers was developed in 2002 and consists of column- free floor plates with 14-foot average slab-to-slab floor heights.

The G
eneral Plan land use category for the project site is Town Center Commercial and the Zoning is C -2/PD (General Business District/Planned Development Combining District) with a General Development Plan (GDP). The GDP allows for approximately 391,316 SF of gross floor area (373,646 SF of five-story office use over a three-story parking garage and 17,670 SF of retail Figure 2. Parkside Towers Existing Office Development. (Source: Loopnet)

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use on the ground floor) and an approximately 30,900 SF park on the 5.99-acre subject site (City Council Ordinance 462). The Use Permit for the project limited the use of the ground floor retail spaces to those allowed on the Planning Commission approved Use L ist and the use of floors four (4) through eight (8) for office use.

O
ver the years, there have been several requests to modify the original Use Permit (UP-97-014) to amend the list of permitted uses located on the ground floor retail area and other minor changes. The site currently sits with two 8-story buildings (shared parking spaces from ground floor to 3rd floor) with 373,646 SF office buildings including the 17,670 SF ground floor retail (391,316 SF gross floor area), a 30,900 SF park, and a total of 1,356 parking spaces.

PROPOSED PROJECT
The proposed project is to allow the flexibility to allow up to 373,646 SF of current office space on floors four (4) to eight (8) as either office or R&D or a combination of both at the Parkside Towers (“Project”). If the proposal is approved, it would enable the owners to coordinate the conversion of offices to laboratories with the natural lease expiration of the tenant leases occupying those offices. Depending upon the vacancy at the time of the conversion, the owners may relocate tenants to one tower and convert the other tower or a combination of other options.

The applicant does not currently intend to speculatively convert the offices to laboratory before a long-term commitment from a R&D tenant is secured but anticipates that 50% of the building will be utilized as office and 50% as , laboratory space. Additionally, no exterior modifications to the building is proposed at this time. Therefore, no building or site plans are proposed as part of this Use Permit. More detailed structural drawings would be provided to the City according to build- to-suit specs of the ultimate tenant user as part of their Building Permit Tenant Improvement application at a later date, if the applicant chooses to continue with any R&D conversion. While the property owner does not intend to speculatively convert areas from office to R&D before a long-term commitment from a R&D tenant is secured, Table 1 pr ovides a breakdown of potential
physical changes to the building that may be required to accommodate future R&D use s.

Conceptual plans ( Attachment 8) and proposal have been reviewed by the various City departments and Conditions of Approval (COAs) are imposed as part of the Use Permit (Attachment 3).

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able 1. Potential Changes to Site to Facilitate Future R&D Use in Parkside Towers Floors Potential Building Changes
1st • New Emergency Generator along North Elevation for Life Science Tenants
• New Storage area adjacent to existing Loading Area for Hazmat Storage and Waste
• New Service Elevators near Loading Area for HazMat Transport.

Path of Travel for HazMat is confined to the Loading and Storage areas and access thru the Garage to the New Service Elevators. This is more than 100 feet north of the existing lobby and elevators which serve the Garage and office levels above.
2nd • New Service Elevator
3rd (Parking
Level)
• New Lab Air Handlers located under footprint of Towers above • New Cooling Towers located on parking deck between Towers • New Mechanical Room for Boilers & Chillers located on parking deck between Towers

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4th through 8th • New Shafts for Lab Supply Air & Exhaust Roof/Penthouse
Level
• New Shafts for Lab Supply Air & Exhaust
• New Roof Screen around Exhaust Fans located on interior side of existing Penthouses

PROJECT TIMELINE
On November 5, 2020 , a Preliminary Review Application was submitted by the applicant . The proposal was then reviewed by the various City departments and a comment letter was provided to the applicant on November 25, 2020 (Attachment 6). The applicant provided responses to the IDEC comments on February 22, 2021 (Attachment 7). Formal project applications such as the Environmental Assessment, GDP Amendment/Rezoning, Use Permit, and General Plan Amendment (GPA) were submitted in September 2021. Meeting materials and other supplemental information can also be accessed online by clicking on the project webpage. • January 15, 2021, Special Meeting with the City Council Land Use Subcommittee:

The purpose of this meeting is to introduce the preliminary review application and receive feedback from the subcommittee members on the proposal. o Outcome: The Subcommittee was generally supportive of the proposal and r
equested additional info as it relates to understanding impacts from the proposed c
onversion.
• July 19, 2021, City Council Development Project Preliminary Review Meeting: The purpose of this meeting was to introduce the proposed project and request feedback from t
he Council prior to initiating the entitlement process. At this meeting, staff raised issues such as compatibility with the existing retail, potential physical floor changes depending on the type of lab uses in the future, water supply, transportation circulation and parking and
hazardous uses. Staff requested feedback on the acceptability of the proposal, fiscal impacts from change in office to R&D, net zero water demand, and any other issues. The meeting materials are available on the website here.
o Outcome: The City Council agreed with staff on the need for additional technical studies to support the findings. The City Council was generally supportive of the proposed change of use from office to R&D but asked for more studies/analysis in order to determine if the proposal is a good fit for the City. Many City Councilmembers requested that any potential impacts from the proposed use should be mitigated such as the increase in water use. One City Councilmember also asked the applicant to explore if the space to be converted could be reverted back to office use at another time and provide more details on the benefits of this conversion. One Councilmember emphasized that this conversion should be on a case-by-case so as to not set a precedence in the City. • January 20, 2022, the Planning Commission Study Session: The purpose of this meeting was to introduce the proposed project and seek the Planning Commission’s direction regarding the general acceptability of a change of use from office to R&D at Parkside Towers and any additional studies necessary for the Planning Commission to take actions on the project. The meeting materials are available on the website here. o Outcome: The Planning Commission agreed with staff on the required analysi s and doc
uments proposed for the project such as water demand -supply, transportation and parking, and feasibility of the R&D use. The Planni ng C
ommissioners expressed strong support for the applicant to continue to work with s
taff to explore water demand saving measures and to retain the existing retail at

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the site. Two Commissioners expressed interest in the residential uses at the site as potential use, if possible. Furthermore, there was interest in obtaining more information pertaining to potential hazardous materials usage on site for the new use. All Commissioners were generally supportive of the conversion of office to R&D at this site.

ANALYSIS
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n support of the proposed change in use from existing office to R&D, the applicant provided the following studies and analyses:
• Life Science Market Feasibility Study dated March 3, 2021 and supplemental study March 7,
2022, including research pertaining to the property and market conditions in the San Francisco Peninsula
• Fiscal Impact Analysis dated July 8, 2022, which summarized the direct economic benefits of the project to the City
• Revised Water Demand Investigation Technical Memorandum dated March 31, 2022 , i
ncluding a water use analysis
• Focused Transportation Assessment of the potential conversion , completed September 13, 2022 and revised on October 26, 2022, including Vehicle Mile Travel determination for the purpose of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (File No. EA2021-0003)
The Ca
lifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), includes a list of classes of project which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment , and therefore, are exempt from the provisions of CEQA. The proposed project would potentially allow the building to change from full office to a combination of office and R&D, with the anticipation that approximately 50% (195,658 SF) of the space would be for laboratory. While no physical changes are proposed at this time, it is anticipated that accommodation for mechanical equipment, loading/unloading area, and storage to facilitate the new R&D use would result in minor interior and exterior physical modifications. However, the project would be subject to all applicable construction related COAs during building permits and other subsequent permits. T he project is also upgrading existing building fixtures/equipment to reduce future water usage. With the replacement of existing sanitary system and building fixtures such as urinal s and water -closets and more efficient landscaping, the project would result in net -zero change in water usage demand at the site.

Furthermore, the handling of hazardous materials on and off -site are subject to existing health and safety regulations and the Use Permit’s COAs for implementation during Tenant Improvement permits.

Staff Comment s/Recommendation: As the project would allow potential R&D use within an already existing building that facilitates office uses without major changes to the physical building, the project qualifies for CEQA Categorical Exemption, Class 1, CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities). The project would involve negligible or no expansion of use as the impacts would not be greater than the existing use on site. Neither the project nor site meet any of the exceptions to the exemptions identified in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2. Should the project be entitled, a Notice of Exemption (NOE), describing the City’s determination of the project as categorically exempt under CEQA, will subsequently be prepared and filed.

GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT

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The G
eneral Plan [ link] constitutes the long- r ange document guiding the vision for future development of Foster City. It is a living document that reflect the City’s needs and desires, which evolve over time. The General Plan Land Use Designation for the subject site is “Town Center Commercial.” The City’s General Plan includes Town Center Commercial Land Use Category as follows:
“This designation is reserved for the area located northwest of East Hillsdale Boulevard, bounded
by Foster City Boulevard to the north and State Route 92 to the west. The area includes a 100-acre development known as Metro Center, in addition to Parkside Towers and other office developments. Metro Center is intended to serve as Foster City’s downtown core. The highest intensity uses in the City would be allowed, with Floor Area Ratios (FAR) for office developments ranging from .55 to 2.0 FAR. Town Center office developments located outside Metro Center, have lower FARs which range from .18 to

1.5 FAR.”
The ar
ea encompassing the Town Center Commercial neighborhood has evolved over time to allow a a mix of office, residential, senior housing and other commercial retail and service uses.

The land use category for the subject site, Town Center Commercial does not currently allow R&D use. In order to allow R&D use, the project would require a text amendment to the General Plan for the Town Center Commercial Land Use Category. Staff is recommending the following text amendment to the Town Center Commercial Land Use Category to be consistent with the existing allowable uses already on site and to facilitate the flexibility to accommodate R&D uses in the Town Center neighborhood.

Town Center Commercial. This designation is reserved for the area located northwest of East Hillsdale Boulevard, bounded by Foster City Boulevard to the north and State Route 92 to the west. The area includes a 100-acre development known as Metro Center, in addition to Parkside Towers and other office developments. The Town Center area is Metro Center is intended to serve as Foster City’s downtown core and allows for a mix of uses, including residential, commercial office, retail, service and compatible Research and Development (R&D). R&D uses are considered compatible with this designation if project design ( i.e., site planning, architecture, and landscape architecture ) is consistent with nearby uses and functional or operational characteristics of a hazardous or nuis ance nature can be mitigated or reduced to an acceptable level through design control.

Generally, R&D covers facilities for industrial, scientific, or technological research, product design, prototype production, development, and testing. The highest intensity uses in the City would be allowed, with Floor Area Ratios (FAR) for office/R&D developments ranging from .55 to 2.0 FAR. Town Center office developments located outside Metro Center, have lower FARs which range from 0.18 to 1.5 FAR. Residential developments range from Cityhomes townhouses at 15 units per acre to Metro Senior Apartments at 60 units per acre.

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t is important to note that the General Plan Text Amendment does not allow for ‘automatic’ or ‘by- right’ conversion of existing office space to R&D or addition of R&D uses to an existing building.

The City would continue to require project- specific Use Permits and/or General Development Plan/Rezoning for individual projects to evaluate such requests.

Staff Comments/Recommendation: While the Town Center Commercial General Plan Land Use Category primarily facilitates office developments and does not currently specify other uses , the area currently has a variety of uses such as existing residential, senior housing, and commercial retail and services. The General Plan Text Amendment would not only clean up existing language

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to include those uses already existing in areas within the Town Center Commercial land use designation but will also add R&D uses to the list of allowable uses. The addition of R&D uses will provide flexibility to use existing office buildings as office and/or R&D and will add another viable use in the Town Center Commercial neighborhood. Moreover, while the use of R&D would be an additional use to the Town Center Commercial General Plan Land Use Category, it does not eliminate office uses and will continue to allow the area to maintain a variety of uses. Although the R&D use subject to certain criteria and limitations would be allowed in the Town Center neighborhood, it does not allow by -right R&D uses on all other sites within the Town Center without a discretionary action by the City.

For
the reasons mentions above and in Table 2 bel ow , staff supports the proposed text amendment to the General Plan Town Center Commercial Land Use Category. Staff recommends Planning Commission to approve the recommendation to City Council for the General Plan Text Amendment to update the land use description for consistency with the existing uses in the area and to add R&D as an allowable land use to the category.

REZONING/GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT (File No. RZ2021-0005) The
zoning designation of the subject site is C -2/PD (General Business District/Planned Development Combining District). The C -2 District is regulated by Chapter 17.26 of the Foster City Municipal Code. Permitted uses in the C-2 District include uses permitted in the neighborhood commercial C -1 Districts and other commercial type of uses such as retail, service establishments, hotels, motels, restaurants, bars etc. Conditional uses in the C-2 District include public service buildings, utility buildings, churches, schools, etc. The PD District is regulated by Chapter 17.36 of the Foster City Municipal Code and is intended to accommodate a range of development types while offering flexibility by allowing tailoring of City Standards to specific uses (Section 17.36.010, Foster City Municipal Code).

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urrent zoning designation for the site is established by a GDP. The GDP originally approved in April 1999 (Ordinance 462) approved an amendment to change the zoning from a C -2/PD (General Business/Planned Development) district to a C -2/PD with a GDP and limited the development to two (2) five- story 373,646 SF office buildings over a three -story parking garage with a 17,670 SF retail arcade (391,316 SF gross floor area), a 30,900 SF park, retail parking and landscaping on a 5.99-acre site.

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ince the GDP for the site described above specifically includes 373,646 SF of dedicated office use at Parkside Towers, the proposal to allow R&D use on floors four (4) through eight (8) would require an amendment of the GDP and rezoning of the sit e to allow R&D uses . Table 2 below lists the goals and policies contained in the Land Use and Circulation Element of the City’s General Plan that are relevant to the proposed project:

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able 2. Relevant Goals and Polices – General Plan Land Use and Circulation Element Goal or
Policy
No.

Provision Text of Provision Analysis
LUC-B
(Goal)
Promote Proper Site
Planning,
Architectural Design
and Property
Maintenance
Ensure high quality site
planning and architectural
design for all new
development, renovation or
remodeling and require
property maintenance to
The currently proposed
General Plan Text
Amendment (GPA) and
GDP Amendment would not,
by itself, result in a physical
change to the existing

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maintain the long- term
health, safety, appearance
and welfare of the
community.
building. Approval of the
GPA and GDP would
facilitate for the
implementation of the
subsequent Use Permit for
the conversion of use to the
building. As previously
mentioned, the anticipated
changes to the future
conversion of space would
likely result in more interior
changes with minor exterior
modifications. More detailed
structural drawings would be
provided to the City as part
of the subsequent Building
Permit Tenant Improvement
application at a later date
once a tenant has been
identified. Furthermore, any
tenant improvements to the
site is subject to all COAs in
the Use Permit to ensure
any exterior changes would
be consistent with the City’s
architectural guidelines and
other City codes.

LUC-C
(Goal)
Maintain a Variety of
Land Uses
Maintain land designated for
a variety of residential,
commercial, light industrial,
recreational, and public
institutional purposes which:
(1
) pr
ovide a mix of housing
t
ypes, densities and tenure;
(2) ensure that a variety of
commercial and industrial
goods, services and
em
ployment opportunities
are available in Foster City;
(3)
of
fer a range of
recreational and public
facilities to meet the need
s
Fos
ter City’s residents; and
(
4) maintain availability of
commercial and retail
services.

The full project (GPA, GDP
Amendment, and Use
Permit) would provide for a
flexibility mechanism to
maintain the existing office
space, full conversion of
office to R&D, or partial
conversion of office to R&D.

The proposed project would
not take away the existing
retail on the ground floor and
the conversion is limited to
the existing office space
only. Therefore, the project
would add a potential
marketable and viable use
with minimal physical
changes to the building and
minimize vacancies at the
subject site.

LUC-C-
12 (Policy)
Density and Intensity
of Uses.

Allow and encourage
change that responds to the
current and potential market
and employment needs of
businesses and that result

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in greater density and
intensity of land uses and
broad array of land uses
including multi-family
housing, commercial, retail,
office, biotechnology and
light industrial uses, and
compatible uses, but
prohibiting uses that would
be incompatible with any of
these uses, such as low-
density housing, schools,
day care and other uses
serving primarily children.

LUC-D
(Goal)
Assure Safe
Commercial and
Industrial Uses
Ensure that commercial and
industrial uses are safe and
strictly control any industrial
by-products, odors or
emissions which may
adversely affect the health
or safety of Foster City
residents or workers and the
overall environment in
Foster City, as provided in
Chapter 17.68, General
Performance Standards of
the Foster City Municipal
Code.

The project would be subject
to COAs in the Use Permit
and GDP Amendment for
implementation at the
Building Permit stage to
ensure health and safety
standards are met. It should
be noted that the COAs
require identification of
future tenant(s) and require
verification of safety
protocols once operation is
known (COA No. 3.1).

LUC-D-
1 (Policy)
Meeting Commercial
and Industrial Land
Use Needs
Provide enough land for
commercial and industrial
uses to allow for the
retention and development
of commercial
establishments that provide
basic goods and services to
Foster City residents.

The intent of the project is to
fill vacancies at the existing
office building with the
option to fully convert the
office area into R&D space.

With the minimization of
vacancy rates, the new
tenants would be able to
further support and maintain
activities on the ground floor
retail, encouraging the
retention of the space and
provide for more vibrancy to
the area.

LUC-D-
2 (Policy)
Mixed Use
Developments
Allow and encourage
vertically and horizontally
mixed-use developments
that maximize the use of
land, organize land uses
and pedestrian/vehicular
circulation in a safe, logical,
and functional manner and
establish a safe, logical, and
functional design
relationship with adjacent
land uses.

LUC-D-
10 Health and Safety
Performance
Standards for
Industrial and commercial
activities shall conform to
the City’s performance
The General Plan and GDP
amendments, on its own, do
not result in changes to

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Industrial and
Commercial
Activities.
standards for noise, odor,
vibration, glare,
smoke, and waste. New or
modified industrial or
commercial developments
shall be required to provide
information on noise, odors,
wastes, by-products, and
the storage and handling of
hazardous materials to the
City prior to the issuance
of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
other required health and
safety standards
requirements for operations
at the site. Tenant
improvements will be
required to facilitate the
future R&D use. The Use
Permit contain previously
approved COAs and include
additional COAs that would
ensure compliance with
building, fire codes etc.
during project construction
and operations. It is
important to note that the
Use Permit also contains
COAs limiting the maximum
use at the site to be
equivalent to a Biosafety
level-2 (COA No. 2.16 and

3.1) and would require
operational plan with
information pertaining to
safety protocols and
compliance with regulations.

LUC-D-
11 Businesses Using
Hazardous Materials
All industrial businesses
handling hazardous
materials shall be required
to submit a plan complying
with the San Mateo County
Hazardous Materials Plan.

Such plan shall provide
information regarding the
storage, handling,
transportation, and clean-up
of these materials.

LUC-F Maintain Acceptable
Operating
Conditions on the
City's Road Network
Maintain acceptable
operating conditions on the
City's road network at or
above LOS D, or equivalent
measurement, and
encourage the maximum
effective use of public and
private vehicles, reduce the
growth in peak hour traffic
volumes and reduce single
passenger trips.

Level of Service (LOS) was
previously used to evaluate
transportation impacts.

Currently, the California
Senate Bill 743 (SB 743)
requires California
Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) assessment of a
project’s impact on vehicle
miles traveled (VMT) in
relation to state greenhouse
gas (GHG) reduction
planning goals, multimodal
transportation, and land use
diversity. Under CEQA and
as discussed in Attachment
14 Focused Transportation
Assessment, the change
from office to R&D use is
expected to reduce the total
VMT, resulting in less-than-
significant impact under
CEQA. Furthermore, as
discussed further in this staff
report, the R&D use would
result in fewer trip

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generation than an office
use. With the change in land
use, the site would not
create any significant traffic
impact.

LUC-F-
2 Traffic Reduction
Programs.

The City will work with
existing employers and
developers of new non-
residential
development to participate
in traffic reduction
programs.

The existing project is
currently operating two
shuttles lines, one through
commute.org and a private
line from the project site to
the public transportation
Furthermore, the site has a
direct shuttle from the
property to public
transportation station such
as Caltrain (Attachment 15).

LUC-G
(Goal)
Provide Adequate
Parking
Ensure that adequate off-
street parking is
incorporated into new
projects and designed for
safe and effective
circulation.

The site currently has a total
of 1,356 parking spaces.

With 100% conversion of the
office space to R&D, the
project would only require
1,168 parking space,
resulting in the project
having more space than
required by the Municipal
Code. Any nominal
reduction of parking spaces
to meet Building Code
requirements shall be part of
the review prior to issuance
of any building permits.

Furthermore, the project is
conditioned to maintain off-
street parking consistent
with the Chapter 17.62 of
the Municipal Code.

LUC-I
(Goal)
Provide for
Economic
Development
Provide for economic
development which: (1)
maintains the City's ability to
finance City services and
construction and
maintenance of public
improvements; (2) offers
local employment
opportunities for Foster City
residents so that intercity
commuting can be reduced;
(3)
as
sures the availability
and diversity of resident-
serving goods and services;
and (4) allows for
The project would retain the
existing retail on the ground
floor. The need for
expansion of flexibility of
uses on the site and the
potential for the conversion
of is due to on-going
vacancies at the existing
office building and changes
in the market conditions.

The project would add R&D
as an allowable use to the
site to improve occupancy
rates. Any physical
improvements to the site

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specialized commercial
uses, such as automobile
service stations, water-
oriented commercial uses,
and day care facilities.
would be subject to Tenant
Improvement (TI) permit and
associated permits.

Staff Comments/Recommendation: The proposed GDP amendment for Parkside Towers would allow for office uses to continue to operate as the allowed use or give the applicant the option to convert square footage to accommodate for R&D development. With the approval of the General Plan Text Amendment to the Town Center Commercial Land Use Category and description, this would facilitate an update to the existing GDP to encompass flexibility that is desirable and feasible due to the changing market. An amendment to the GDP would likewise facilitate a change to the development intensity, fosters development predicted by the submitted market feasibility analysis, and continue to be consistent with General Plan’s land use goals for economic development of the City. Staff supports the proposed amendment to the existing GDP and recommends the Planning Commission to approve a recommendation to City Council to modify the previously approved GDP for the 5.99- acre parcel known as Parkside Towers at 1001 and 1051 East Hillsdale Boulevard at the northern corner of Foster City Boulevard and East Hillsdale Boulevard in the C -2/PD (General Business/Planned Development Combining) District with an amended GDP to allow for the use of R&D.

SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN/USE PERMIT (File No. UP2021-0036) The appl
icant is requesting Planning Commission approval of a Specific Development Plan/Use Permit to allow up to 373,646 square feet (SF) of Research and Development (R&D) and/or office uses on floors four (4) through eight (8) at the Parkside Towers. While there are no construction or site plans at this time, the future conversion of one use to another is anticipated to only result in interior modifications with potential exterior modification for a new loading/unloading area and generator on the ground floor. The retail space and use would be retained and there are no changes proposed to the allowable square footage of the retail use.

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n addition to the findings for the General Plan and the GDP above, s taff h as reviewed the following items for consideration of the Use Permit request:

Water Demand
In July 2021, Foster City adopted Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) 2020 and Water Continegency Plan (available here). The
document includes that in December 2018, the State
Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adopted amendments to the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento- San Joaquin Delta Estuary (Bay -Delta Plan Amendment) to establish water quality objectives to maintain the health of the Bay -Delta ecosystem. If the Bay -Delta Plan Amendment is implemented, SFPUC will be able to meet the projected water demands presented in this UWMP in normal years, but would experience supply shortages in single dry years or multiple dry years. Implementation of the Bay -Delta Plan Amendment will require rationing in all single dry years and multiple dry years.

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s a wholesale customer of SFPUC, Foster City purchases 100% of its potable water supply from San Francisco Regional Water System (RWS). On page 241 of the document under Table C:Scenario 1: With Bay -Delta Plan, SFPUC water reliability projections to BAWSCA for years through 2020 through 2045 (single and multiple dry years) with implementing the Bay-Delta Plan shows a cutback of up to 49.0%.

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A technical memorandum was provided by BKF to evaluate the water demand of the current and new operation ( Attachment 12). The proposed project would result in an estimated 16% water demand increase when compared to the existing office occupied scenario. The existing landscaping and plant palette at the site has some high-water use plants. This triggers all irrigation zones to be calculated with a .8 plant factor (for high water use plants) as a baseline for analysis which results in 2,354 gallons per day. Therefore, consistent with the conclusion of the study, the project has committed to replacement of a portion of the existing urinals and water -closest with low-flush fixtures and replacing existing high-water use landscaping with more drought tolerant landscaping. If the plant selection for the final project uses native low water-use plant selections, the irrigation zones would have a .3 plant factor (for native/low water use plants), resulting in 882 gallons per day. With these improvements, the project is anticipated to reduce water demand to net-zero. While the areas of improvements are yet to be fully identified, the project is subject to COAs (such as COAs No. 2.10 and 2.11) that would require verification of existing and proposed landscaping with its water use profile and existing and proposed new interior fixtures with its water use profile to ensure the improvements would reduce water demand consistent with the claims in the water demand technical memorandum at the time of Building permits. 1 Staff Comments/Recommendation: The proposed project would not result in a new increase of water use at the site as compared to the allowable office building. Furthermore, the project would be subject to all COAs for the original built and all subsequent Use Permits and amendments.

Additional COAs have been added to ensure the water use would remain net-zero increase. For these reasons mentioned above, staff recommends Planning Commission to approve the Specific Plan/Use Permit to allow up to 373,646 square fee t of R&D and/or office uses on floor four (4) thruogh eight (8) at the existing Parkside Towers.

Market Feasibility Analysis and Fiscal Impact Analysis
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Life Science Feasibility Study was completed in March 3, 2021 and a supplemental analysis was completed on March 7, 2022. The reports are available as Attachment 9 and Attachment 10.

The studies include research pertaining to the property and market condition within the larger San Francisco Peninsula. According to the studies, the office vacancy rate has been on a steady increase with around 14% as of the quarter 1 of 2021 while the Life Science Market Performance has seen a lower vacancy rate. Furthermore, the study stated that there is a high demand for life science space with Foster City. The studies examined the Parkside Towers physical attributes to accommodate an R&D use such as the need for a certain size floor plate, height, additional equipment, and access. Parkside Towers has the floor space and tall floor -to-floor heights that make it conducive for R&D uses. The project site would require new equipment and Tenant Improvements (TIs) to reinforce certain areas for additional equipment within the building. The project currently does not have a tenant and the specifics of the physical improvements and changes are unknown at the time. Once a tenant is secured, then any necessary building permits for TIs will be submitted to the City and will be subject to additional review. Conceptual plans and proposal have been reviewed by the various City departments and project -specific COAs are incorporated into the Use Permit.

The
applicant engaged with BAE Urban Economics to prepare a Fiscal Impact Analysis (FIA), dated July 8, 2022 for the proposal to estimate the effects that the project could have on City revenues and service costs (Attachment 11). The analysis relies in part on an average cost and average revenue approach, based on the City’s current costs and revenues per member of the current service population. This approach is based on the assumption that future development will generate costs and revenues at the same average rate as the existing service population. 1 Communication with Applicant and consultant. August 26, 2022.

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The report identified that the proposed project could result in a positive net impact to the City’s General Fund with approximately $1.3 million per year in net revenue, most would be from the property tax and property tax in lieu of vehicle license fees. This represents a net increase of about $799,400 in annual City General Fund revenues when compared to the existing project and is achieved through property tax revenues as well as other taxing agencies.

Staff Comments/Recommendation: The proposed project is a feasible and viable concept, supported by economic analysis. It would add a new option for the existing building and with the reduction of vacancy rates at the subject building, it could also increase vibrancy at the existing retail space on the ground floor and the future approved neighboring new retail space.

Furthermore, the project would be subject to all COAs for the original built and all subsequent Use Permits and amendments. Additional COAs have been added for the specific project and is available in Attachment 3. Fo
r these reasons, staff recommends Planning Commission to allow up to 373,646 square fe et of R&D and/or office uses on floor four (4) throu gh eight (8) at the existing Parkside Towers.

Site Plan, Transportation, and Parking
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verall Site Plan: As shown in the conceptual project site plan ( Attachment 8), if R&D is to be added to the existing building, the project could result in removal of some parking areas within the first three floors in the tower to accommodate new equipment such as emergency generators, elevators, new loading/unloading areas, and new mechanical equipment rooms. Floor s four (4) through eight (8) would need to accommodate new shafts for the lab supply and exhaust and the rooftop would require new rooftop screening for the rooftop equipment. However, it should be noted that these are conceptual plans and depending on the tenants need, the physical improvements might vary. The most significant physical change to the building and/or site may be reduction of available parking spaces on the site to accommodate for new equipment or other improvements.

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arking: Based on the conceptual plans, even with the full 100% conversion of the office space to R&D, approximately 60 parking spaces primarily within the parking structure on floors one (1) through three (3) could be removed due to the addition of a new emergency generator, service elevator, HVAC system and connections, and other physical modifications that may be necessary to accommodate the use.

The or
iginal Use Permit ( UP-97-014) required 1,381 spaces for the use of 373,646 SF office buildings and a 17,670 SF retail arcade (391,316 SF gross floor area). The U se Permit was approved for a total of 1,364 parking spaces, a 1.2% parking deviation (17 spaces) from the required total of 1,381 with the finding that it would be sufficient for an office complex of that size.

The Use Permit was subsequently amended in 2000 to allow for two building configurations with reduced parking spaces with two parking count scenarios of 1,364 parking spaces or 1,324 spaces (Planning Project UP- 97-014B, P lanning Commission Resolution P -85-00). The site currently has 1,356 spaces.

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parking demand study ( Attachment 13) was completed and based on the Municipal Code Chapter 17.62, the project (conversion of all office space to R&D) would require 1,168 parking spaces. As the site currently has 1,356 parking spaces, even with the conservative estimate of parking space removal, the project would continue to meet the Municipal Code off -site parking requirements and therefore, would not be required to replace removed parking spaces.

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Transportation/Trips: Consistent with the Focused Transportation Assessment (Attachment 14), the project would not result in transportation impacts under CEQA as the conversion would be a reduction in VMT, resulting in less-than-significant impacts. Furthermore, using the best available information from the ITE Trip General Manual, office use is recognized as having more employee density than R&D uses. A typical R&D use would generally have an employee density of 1 per 450 SF while an office would have an employee density of 1 per 300 SF . Therefore, the conversion of office space to R&D would have fewer generated trips. The project is already participating in a shared shuttle service through commute.org with other property owners in the area.2 Furthermore, the site has a direct shuttle from the property to public transportation to further encourage alternative form of transportations. The shared shuttle runs four (4) trips in the morning and four (4) trips in the evening to and from Caltrain station with the direct shuttle running nine (9) round trips to and from Caltrain. The shuttle schedule is provided as Attachment 15.

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ite Circulation: There are no proposed site circulation improvement s proposed at this time. If changes to the site is proposed, it would be subject to additional review by the City.

Landscapi
ng: New landscaping would be required and new plant inventory would be reviewed to ensure that new landscaping would include drought tolerant plants. Consistently, the project would be subject to COAs No. 2.10 and 2.11 in Exhibit A of “Attachment 3 – Planning Commission Resolution for Specific Plan/Use Permit with Conditions of Approval ” to ensure compliance with the water demand study. These two conditions require the plans identify new landscaping selections including species, size, health, and water usage prior to the issuance of any Building Permits.

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perations: R&D uses may consist of different bio safety levels dependent on the type of operations. There are four levels of biosafety (BSL-1 through 4) with the fourth being the highest level of containment due to its risk assessments. There are further specific regulations for the type of research that can be conducted at the site. No tenant has been identified at this time and no specific operation of biosafety level requirement is known for this Use Permit. However, the Use Permit is subject to several COAs that would require future operation plan, hazardous management plan, and compliance with local, regional, and state regulations and the operation will be limited to BSL-2 maximum (COA No. 2.16 and 3.1). The project would also include a COA No. 2.17 that would require the building and/or property management to monitor a building inventory of hazardous materials to ensure it does not exceed the maximum hazardous materials on site consistent with the California Fire Code.

Staff Comments/Recommendations: Although physical improvements to the site would not be fully identified until a tenant is identified, the Us e Permit includes COAs from the various departments to ensure compliance with local, regional, and State codes for health and safety.

COAs are included to require information and materials prior to various permitting stages (i.e. TIs, Occupancy) that are required to ensure the project would continue to not reduce substantial number of parking spaces, water usage information on landscaping features and options, and full operation plans for the tenant(s) that may have on-going monitoring for hazardous use at the site.

For these reasons, staff recommends Planning Commission to approve the Specific Plan/Use Permit to allow up to 373,646 square feet of R&D and/or office uses on floor four (4) through eight (8) at the existing Parkside Towers
.

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dditional Information For Consideration
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uestions and concerns for a separate, but similar, project were raised at the October 20, 2022 Planning Commission Study Session meeting. Some of those questions and concerns may be 2 https://commute.org/route/mariners-island/

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relevant to this project . Staff has provided additional information and responses to areas of concerns for R&D conversions to be considered by the Planning Commission:
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nfrastructure Impacts/Costs. Overall, as discussed in the earlier section, the Fiscal Impact Analysis completed in July 2022 identified that the project would have a net positive impact to the City’s General Fund, mostly from the property tax es. While it is anticipated that there will be future cost s associated with improvements and maintenance of aging public infrastructure due to growth and development in the City , the proposed project would only be subject to paying for those infrastructure improvements that their project is ex
pected to impact during subsequent permits such as Building permits should upgrades be required (COA No. 2.5). At this time, no such upgrades/improvements have been identified. In order to proactively address development impacts on the City’s aging infrastructure, the Community Development Department led the effort on Development Impact Fee (DIF) study where developers would be required to pay their fair share of impact fees. These fees were adopted by the City Council on June 20, 2022. Any new or m
ajor project that impacts the City’s infrastructure, such as streets, water, sewer, parks, public safety and other facilities, etc. will be required to pay their fair share, a one-time DIF during the building permit stage. More information on the Development Impact Fees can be f
ound here.
• Job
s-Housing Forecasting. The issue of jobs-housing balance was first raised by staff when the City started to receive requests for Office to R&D conversions. At the time, staff did not have all the information to dete rmine if such requests could exacerbate the jobs - housing imbalance within the City and the region. Staff now has a better understanding of these proposals and the fact that office to R&D conversions do not result in addi ng more jobs than what was anticipated in the original entitlements. The employee density ratio in a lab is lower than the employee density ratio in an office building. Based on the Fiscal Impact Study ( Attachment 11), the existing office entitlement and operation would have an employment density of one (1) employee per 250 SF and the proposed R&D would be one (1) employee per 400 SF. There would be about 1,500 employees at 100% office occupancy versus approximately 935 employees at 100% R&D occupancy. Assuming a
c
onservative 30% office vacancy rate, the office use is expected to have 1,046 employees, still more than predicted full R&D use at the site3 and therefore, such requests for conversions do not exacerbate the jobs-housing imbalance.

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detailed background related to the RHNA topic was provided in a staff report prepared for another project. Staff attempted to explain the methodology and predictions of how the RHNA numbers are derived. To reiterate, the allocation is a combination of the Plan Bay Area 2050 and ABAG Housing Methodology Committee which forecasted development patterns in the Bay Area and evaluation of the 3 0-year growth pattern with other factors such as location near transit, environmental considerations, future land use changes within the region, market conditions, and high-resource areas (cities with job-housing rati o
great
er than 1.7 in addition to being identified as exclusionary via the “equity adjustment calculation”). RHNA and Plan Bay Area 2050 discuss planning for housing on two separate time horizons: RHNA focuses on the shorter-term with its eight-year cycle, while P
lan Bay Area 2050 presents a longer-term vision for the next 30 years. The development of these two efforts is coordinated, with RHNA’s near-term focus setting the stage for early implementation of Plan Bay Area 2050’s envisioned growth pattern. The full background and explanation from staff is available here.
3 [373,646 SF of office – (373,646 SF of office x 30% vacancy)] = 261,552.20 SF of office currently in use. Then, (261,552.20 SF of office in use / 250 SF) = 1,046.21 employees for office use at 70% occupancy.

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ased on the recent Foster City’s Development Impact Fee Nexus Study , office has an employment density of one (1) employee per 200 SF while Industrial/R&D is one (1) employee per 610 SF. While the pandemic may have affected the work patterns for office due to telework and/or flexible work schedules, how much of that would be permanent and would the typical employment density calculation for each land use substantively change is unknown. A 2020 Nexus Study done in the City of San Jose di d account for the pandemic situation and estimated office and R&D to be at the same employment density rate. Nevertheless, the number of employees, assuming similar numbers for jobs, and contribution to the job-housing imbalance is minimal on a project of this scope. • T
ransportation. Absent of a revised industry-use methodology to estimate trips based on land use categories that accounts for post pandemic travel scenario, the existing ITE Trip Generation Manual was used as the best available methodology to estimate trips for different land uses. The Focused Transportation Assessment analyzed the number of trips differences from office to R&D development at 100% occupancy and concluded that the daily trips for the existing is approximately 3,277 trips and with the conversion to full R&D of the same square footage, the new trips would be 1,898 trips. Assuming that post - pandemic trends may continue that would allow for telework and other options for offic e em
ployees, a 15% reduction could apply to the office trips. Even with the 15% reduction, the trip generation from an R&D use would remain lower than office.

Continuing to use the ITE Trip rates, below are scenarios accounting for the existing office space of 373,646 SF with different vacancy rates.

Occupancy Daily AM PM
R&D 100% 1,898 209 187
Office 100% 3,276 463 430
Office 85% 2,785 394 365
Office 65% 2,130 301 279
Office 50% 1,638 232 215
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s shown in the table above, the current number of trips generated through the full occupancy of R&D would continue to be lower than the existing trips even with the current site being partially vacant, starting to increase only at 50% vacancy. The project would not be inconsistent with the existing state and local thresholds for transportation impacts. • P
ending Entitlement and Entitled and Not Yet Built Projects. The City’s inventory of ent
itled and not yet built commercial projects are approxim ately 1.3 million SF of R&D, 800,000 SF of office, and 83,000 SF of commercial hotel. The breakdown is provided below.

T
able 3. Pending Commercial Project in City of Foster City Projects Maximum Entitlement Breakdowns
Chess-Hatch 800,000 SF of office or R&D
• 605,000 SF was entitled for office with a Use Permit
• Remaining 195,000 SF can be office or R&D

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Gilead 2,500,600 SF
• 1,274,000 SF entitled for specifically office, 664,029 SF b
uilt*
• 1,226,000 SF entitled for specifically R&D and
s
torage/warehouse space, 1,091,321 SF built
Tot
al left for office is 609,971 SF and R&D 134,679 SF
388 Vintage 124,395 SF of R&D and fully unbuilt.

Hotel 83,187 SF of hotel with 151 guest rooms and fully unbuilt.

Illumina 595,000 SF of R&D.
• 235,000 SF unbuilt but under building permit review
*Note: This is likely to change due to a recent GDP request currently under review. • Water Demand. The Water Demand report uses estimation of other R&D developments as there are no historic use of the same type at the project site. The report uses data only from one building within the Gilead site as an estimate and potential similar use. While it could be an overestimate due to the Gilead’s project being part of a larger campus, the assumption is likely to be comparable as it is only for one building versus the full campus’s use.
• R
esearch and Development Definition. Generally, R&D covers facilities for industrial , t
echnological, or scientific research, product design, prototype production, development and testing. Therefore, technology development that needs laboratory for testing could also be considered as R&D and it is not only for biopharmaceutical. R&D may have activities that are research, process or product design, development, prototyping, and testing. The space design is different to office-only developments as floor-plats and certai n
equi
pment (i.e., large elevators, storage spaces, lab spaces) are required.

NEXT STEPS
The P
lanning Commission's recommendation regarding the General Plan Amendment and General Development Plan Amendment/Rezoning will be forwarded to the City Council for final consideration and action. The Planning Commission's action on the Specific Development Plan/Use Permit is final, unless appealed to the City Council. The Use Permit would only take effect if the General Plan Amendment and the General Development Plan Amendment/Rezoning actions are approved by the City Council.

INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND DOCUMENTS CONSULTED
Fos
ter City Municipal Code
Foster City Environmental Review Guidelines
California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Guidelines
Foster City’s Interdepartmental Evaluation Committee

ATTACHMENTS
A
ttachment 1 – Planning Commission Resolution to City Council for General Plan Amendment Attachment 2 – Planning Commission Resolution to City Council for General Development Plan (GDP)

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Attachment 3 – Planning Commission Resolution for Specific Plan/Use Permit with Conditions of Approval
Attachment 4 – Draft City Council Resolution for the General Plan Amendment Attachment 5 – Draft City Council Ordinance for General Development Plan (GDP) Attachment 6 – IDEC Comment Letter, November 25, 2020
Attachment 7 – Response to IDEC Comment Letter, February 22, 2021 Attachment 8 – Conceptual Project Plans and Elevations, March 7, 2022 Attachment 9 – Life Science Feasibility Study and Supplemental Attachment 10 – Supplemental Market Analysis, March 7, 2022 Attachment 11 – Project Fiscal Impact Analysis, July 8, 2022 Attachment 12 – Revised Water Demand, March 31, 2022
Attachment 13 – Parking Report, November 9, 2020
Attachment 14 – Focused Transportation Assessment, September 13, 2022 (revised October 2618, 2022)
Attachment 15 – Parkside Towers Shuttle Schedules and Commute.org Shared Shuttle Schedule

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RESOLUTION NO. P- 13 -22

RESOLUTI

ON OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CIT Y

RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMEND MENT,

LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT, TO ALLOW FOR A MIX OF USES SU CH AS

RESIDENTIAL, OFFICE, COMMERCIAL RETAIL, SERVICE AND RESEARCH AN D DEVELOPMENT FOR THE “TOWN CENTER COMMERCIAL” LAND USE CATEGORY – CITY OF FOSTER CITY – GP2021-0003

CITY OF FOSTER CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized to amend the General Pl an governing the physical development of the City of Foster City; and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of the Foster City General Plan subsequent General Plan Elements were added and/or updated through various resolutions between the original adoption date to 2020; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2016, the Land Use and Circulation Element was updated by Resolution No. 2016-14 with a certified Environmental Impact Report (EA-11-002); and WHEREAS, Parkside Towers L.P./Harvest Properties, the project applicant, seeks to add Research and Development (R&D) use to the Town Center Land Use Category to facilitate the future conversion of up to 373,646 square feet of existing offi ce space to R&D (“Project”) at the Parkside Towers located at 1001 and 1051 East Hillsdale Boulevard (094-524-220); and WHEREAS, to facilitate the Project, the applicant has proposed a Text Amendment to the Foster City General Plan Town Center Commercial Land Use Catego ry to allow for R&D use within the allowable category; and
WHEREAS, the Town Center Commercial Land Use Category currently allows for office use and currently has commercial retail, service and residential development; and WHEREAS, the Project requires the following entitlements in add ition to the proposed General Plan Amendment: a General Development Plan (GDP) Amendment that would add R&D to the allowable uses and a Use Permit/Specific Development Plan subject to Conditions of Approval; and
WHEREAS, the City of Foster City, in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code Sec tions 21000 et seq.) and implementing guidelines (“CEQA”) adopted by the Secretary of Resources, and the City of Foster City Environmental Review Guidelines, has found the Project to be Categorically Exempt from CEQA, under Class 1, CEQA Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). The project would be allowing potential R&D use within an already existing building that faci litates office uses without major changes to the physical building and would involve negligible or no expansion of use. Neither the project nor site meet any of the exceptions to the exemptions i dentified in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 (EA2021-0003); and
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WHEREAS, a Notice of Public Hearing was duly posted for conside ration of the General Plan Text Amendment of the Town Center Commercial Land Use Category and the Project at the Planning Commission meeting on November 3, 2022, and on said da te the Public Hearing was opened, held and closed; and
WHEREAS, in connection with its actions recommending approval of the Project, the Planning Commission reviewed and considered the General Plan Te xt Amendment of the Town Center Commercial Land Use Category at a noticed public hearing held on November 3, 2022 and, by adoption of Resolution P-__-___, recommended that the C ity Council adopt the General Plan Text Amendment of the Town Center Commercial Land Use Category; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Foster City Planning Commission, based on facts and analysis in the Staff Reports, written and oral testimony, conditions included in the project, and exhibits presented, finds that the proposed Genera l Plan Amendment is consistent with the Foster City General Plan, specifically LUC-B, LUC-C, LUC-D, LUC-D-1, LUC-D-2, LUC- D-11, LUC-F-2, LUC-G, LUC-I, and will:
 Maintain and facilitate a variety of land uses including a mix of housing types and commercial uses consistent with the adopted Land Use and Circul ation Element of the Foster City G
eneral Plan; and

Promote economic and job growth within Foster City consistent with the adopted Land Use and Circulation Ele
ment of the Foster City General Plan.

BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Foster City does
hereby recommend that the City Council adopt an amendment to the City of Foster City General Plan, Land Use and Circulation Element, “Town Center Commercial” Land Use Category to allow for mix of uses such as residential, commercial retail, service and R&D set forth in Exhibit A of this Resolution attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference within the City of Foster City.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED as a Resolution of the City of Foster City Planning Commission at a Regular Meeting held on November 3, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES, COMMISSIONERS: Bronitsky, Haddad, Jagtiani, Venkat and Chair Adams NOES, COMMISSIONERS:

ABSTAIN, COMMISSIONERS:

ABSENT, COMMISSIONERS:
_____________________
EVAN A. ADAMS, CHAIR
ATTEST:
________________________________

MARLENE SUBHASHINI, SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT A
The new Town Center Commercial Land Use Category description shall read as follows:

Town Center Commercial. This designation is reserved for the area located northwest of East Hillsdale Boulevard, bounded by Foster City Boulevard t o the north and State Route 92 to the west. The area includes a 100-acre development known as Metro Center, in addition to Parkside Towers and other office developments. T he Town Center area is Metro Center is intended to serve as Foster City’s downtown core and allows for a mix of uses, including residential, commercial office, retail, service and compatible research and development (R&D). R&D uses are considered compatible with this designation if project design (i.e., site planning, architecture, and landscape archit ecture) is consistent with nearby uses and functional or operational characteristics of a hazardous or nuisance nature can be mitigated or reduced to an acceptable level throu gh design control.

Generally, R&D covers facilities for industrial, scientific, or technological research, product design, prototype production, development, and testing. The highest intensity uses in the City would be allowed, with Floor Area Ratios (FAR) for office/R&D developments ranging from .55 to 2.0 FAR. Town Center office developments located outside Metro Center, have lower FARs which range from 0.18 to 1.5 FAR. Residential developments range from Cityhomes townhouses at 15 units per acre to Metro Senior Apart ments at 60 units per acre.

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OLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CIT Y

RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE FOSTE R

CITY ZONING MAP TO MODIFY THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE 5.99-ACRE PARCEL KNOWN AS PARKSIDE TOW ERS AT 1001 AND 1051 EAST HILLSDALE BOULEVARD AT THE NORTHERN CORNE R OF FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD AND EAST HILLSDALE BOULEVARD IN THE C-2/P D (GENERAL BUSINESS/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMBINING) DISTRICT WITH AN

AMENDED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO ALLOW RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) USE – APN 094-524-220 – RZ2021-0005

CITY OF FOSTER CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, on April 5, 1999, the City Council adopted an amendmen t to the Foster City General Plan to allow the floor area ratio to be changed from 0.54 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to 1.5 FAR for the 5.99-acre site known as Parkside Towers in the Town Center Commercial Land Use Designation (GP-97-002, City Council Resolution No. 99-40); and WHEREAS, on April 19, 1999, the City Council adopted a General Development Plan/Rezoning to change the existing zoning from C-2/PD (Genera l Business/Planned Development) District to a C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development) District to allow up to 391,316 square feet of office/retail space on 5.99 acres located at 1001, 1015, and 1035 East Hillsdale Boulevard, APNs 094-524-100, 110, 120, 130 AND 140 (R Z-97-008, City Council Ordinance No. 462) and also approved the certification of the F inal Environmental Impact Report (EA-97-003, City Council Resolution No. 99-39); and WHEREAS, Harvest Properties, as project applicant, initiated a n amendment to allow for the conversion of up to 373, 646 square feet of existing office space to R&D (“Project”) at the Parkside Towers located at 1001 and 1051 East Hillsdale Bouleva rd pursuant to Foster City Municipal Code (“FCMC”) section 17.74.030(C); and
WHEREAS, the City of Foster City, in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code Sec tions 21000 et seq.) and implementing guidelines (“CEQA”) adopted by the Secretary of Re sources, and the City of Foster City Environmental Review Guidelines, has found the Project to be Categorically Exempt from CEQA, under Class 1, CEQA Section 15301 (Existing Faciliti es). The project allows potential R&D use within an already existing building that facilitates office uses without major changes to the physical building and would involve negligible or no expansion of use. Neither the project nor site meet any of the exceptions to the exemptio ns identified in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 (EA2021-0003); and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Public Hearing was duly posted for conside ration of an amendment to the Foster City Zoning Map to modify the previousl y approved General Development Plan for the 5.99-acre parcel known as Parkside Tow ers at 1001 and 1051 East Hillsdale Boulevard at the Planning Commission meeting on November 3, 2022, and on said date the Public Hearing was opened, held and closed; and WHEREAS, full public involvement in the preparation of this ame ndment to the Foster City Zoning Map has been ensured through duly noticed Planning Commission Study Sessions, public hearings, and other means, including the follo wing:

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1. Special Meeting with the City Council Land Use Subcommittee – January 15, 2021 – t
o review proposed use and to provide early feedback and genera l direction to t he applicant
on their application.
2 . City Council Development Project Preliminary Review Meeting – January 19, 2021– to introduce the proposed project to the City Council and public and receive feedba ck prior to initia
ting the entitlement process.
3 . Planning Commission Study Session – January 20, 2022 – to so licit early f eedback from the Co
mmission and the public on the proposed project.
4 . Planning Commission Public Hearing – November 3, 2022 – to consider and ma ke recommend
ations to the City Council regarding the Rezoning/General Development Plan Amendment to modify the previously approved General Development Plan (GDP) for
the 5.99-acre parcel known as Parkside Towers at 1001 and 1 051 East Hillsdale Boulevard, north of the intersection at East Hillsdale Boulevard and Shell Boulevard, in the C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development Combining) District with an amended GDP to allow R&D Uses.

WHEREAS,
the Planning Commission is required by state law to ho ld at least one (1)
Public Hearing before recommending adoption of an amendment to the City’s Zoning Map ; and

WHEREAS,
pursuant to FCMC section 17.74.060, at the close of the public hearing, or continuation thereof, the Planning Commission is required to ma ke a report of its recommendations regarding the proposed amendment; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution and all items submitted in connection with the public hearing for consideration including the Staff Report and all attachments thereto shall satisfy the reporting requirements in FCMC 17.74.060.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission, ba sed on facts and analysis in the Staff Report, written and oral testimony, and in the project and exhibits presented, finds:

1. The proposed Rezoning/General Development Plan Amendment wil l be in furtherance o
f and in accordance with the General Plan of the City of Foster City because the proposal wil l:
a.
be consistent with Town Center General Plan Land Use designa tion o f the subject site;
b. result in greater variety of land uses, flexibility of land uses, and still maintain the variety of uses in the area, consistent with Land Use Goal LUC-C and Policy LUC-C-12;
c. provide opportunities for increase in population to use the existing and future goods and services consistent with Policies LUC-D-1 and LUC-D-2; d. maintain the same architectural that complement the surround ing built environment, without reducing or overwhelming the surrounding a rea consistent with Land Use Goal LUC-B;
e. provide for economic development consistent with the princip les of Land Use Goal LUC-I;
f. maintain acceptable operation of the transportation system w ithout greater impacts, consistent with LUC-F and LUC-F-1;
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g. ensure any uses of hazardous materials, if any, be in compliance with local, regional, and State regulations consistent with LUC-D, L UC-D-10, and LUC-D-11; and
h. provide for adequate on-site parking for safe and effective circulation, consistent with Land Use Goal LUC-G and Policy LUC-G-1. 2 . The Project is a feasible and viable concept, supported by economic analysis. It would be primarily an option to maintain building occupancy while con tinuing to provide fo r economic st
ability and growth within the City.

3. Existing
and proposed utility services and facilities and other public improvements such as fire and police protection; school services; open space and recreation; water supply; wastewater treatment; solid waste and electricity, gas and telecommunications are adequate for the proposed conversion of office to R&D becau se:
a
. Conversion from office to R&D will be required to meet all F ire Code requirements, and, therefore, will not reduce the ability of th e Foster Ci ty Fire Department to meet existing performance standards or excee d the capabilities of the existing or planned staffing levels; b. Conversion of office to R&D would remain within the footprint of t he existing building with no substantive increase in services and therefore no increased demand is anticipated for police services; no new sch ool facilities will be required as a result of the project; c. Conversion of office to R&D would be mostly retained within the existi ng building and no substantive expansion would be required, theref ore, anticipated water requirements or wastewater discharges are not h igh enough to require the expansion of the existing systems; d. Conversion of office to R&D would not substantively generate more solid waste than the existing use on site and will not substantially shorten the life of the landfill; and
e. Any improvements to be completed at the building shall be su bject to Building Permits and shall be reviewed by all appropriate depar tments to ensure the project satisfy the conditions of approval as set fo rth in associated Use Permit, and
f. Conversion of office to R&D does not anticipate in upgrades or upsize of existing infrastructures and therefore, other utilities serving the project are expected to be adequate.
4 . Any future R&D use may result in the loss of 60 parking spac es. A parking de mand study
was completed and based on the Municipal Code Chapter 17. 62, if a full conversion of office to R&D occurs, the site would require 1,168 parking spaces. As the site
currently has 1,356 parking spaces, even with the conservative estimate of parking space removal, the project would continue to meet the existing Section 17.36.060 Off- Street Parking Regulations in a PD District of Chapter 17.36, PD Planned Development Combining District, of Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster city Munic ipal Code.

5. The proposed project w ill not have a detrimental and immitigable financial impact on the City.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Foster City hereby recommends City Council adopt an amendment to the Foster City Zoning Map to modify the previously approved General Development Plan for the 5.99-acre parcel known as Parkside Towers at 1001 and 1051 East Hilldale Boulevard (APN 094-524-22 0), north of the intersection at East Hillsdale Boulevard in the C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development Combining) District with an amended General Development Plan to allow up to 373,646 square feet (SF) of Research and Development (R&D) and/or office uses on floors four (4) through eight (8) at the Parkside Towers with the proposed amended General Development Plan as shown on Exhibits A and B of this Resolution, attached hereto and incorporated herein.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a Resolution of the City of Foster City P lanning Commission at a Regular Meeting held on November 3, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES, COMMISSIONERS: Bronitsky, Haddad, Jagtiani, Venkat and Chair Adams NOES, COMMISSIONERS:

ABSTAIN, COMMISSIONERS:

ABSENT, COMMISSIONERS:
_____________________
EVAN A. ADAMS, CHAIR
ATTEST:
________________________________

MARLENE SUBHASHINI, SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT A
AMENDED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 1001 AND 1051 EAST HILLSDALE

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The C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development District) zoni ng of the 5.99-acre site at 1001, 1015, 1035, and 1051 East Hillsdale Boulevard (APN: 094-524-220) is herewith limited and specified as follows:

To allow development of up to 391,316 gross sq. ft. consisting of 373,646 sq. ft. of office space and/or Research and Development (R&D) on floors four (4) through eight (8) and 17,670 sq. ft. of retail space, and approximately 30,900 sq. ft. park, landsca ping and parking in accordance with the plans on file in the offices of the Community Development Department Planning/Code Enforcement Division.

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EXHIBIT B
AMENDED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR 1001 AND 1051 EAST HILLSDALE

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OLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CIT Y

APPROVING A SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN/USE PERMIT REQUEST TO ALL OW UP TO 373,646 SQUARE FEET OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) AND/OR OFFICE USES ON FLOOR FOUR (4) THROUGH EIGHT (8) AT THE EXISTING BUILDING ON 5.99 ACRE PARCEL KNOWN AS THE PARKSIDE TOWERS AND LOCATED AT 1001 AND 1051 EAST HILLSDALE BOULEVARD AT THE NORTHERN CORNER OF FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD AND EAST HILLSDALE BOULEVARD – TOWN CENTE R NEIGHBORHOOD – APN 094-524-220 – PARKSIDE TOWERS, L.P./HARVEST PROPERTIES – UP2021-0036

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WHEREAS, Parkside Towers L.P./Harvest Properties, as project ap plicant and owner, has requested Planning Commission approval of a Specific Develo pment Plan/Use Permit to allow up to 373,646 square feet (SF) of Research and Developmen t (R&D) and/or office uses on floors four (4) through eight (8) at the Parkside Towers (“Project”) located at 1001 and 1051 East Hillsdale Boulevard (094-524-220) in the Town Center neighborhood; and WHEREAS, full public involvement in the preparation of this Spe cific Development Plan/ Use Permit has been ensured through duly noticed Planning Commi ssion Study Sessions, public hearings, and other means; and including the following:

1. Special Meeting with the City Council Land Use Subcommittee – January 15, 2021 – to review proposed use and to provide early feedback and general direction to the applicant on their application.
2 . City Council Development Project Preliminary Review Meeting – January 19, 2021– to introduce the proposed project to the City Council and public and receive feedback prior to initiating t
he entitlement process.
3 . Planning Commission Study Session – January 20, 2022 – to solicit early feedback from the Commission and the
public on the proposed project.

4. Planning Commission Public Hearing – November 3, 2022 – to consider and ma ke recommend
ations to the City Council regarding the Rezoning/General Development Plan Amendment to modify the previously approved General Development Plan (GDP) for the 5.99-acre parcel known as Parkside Towers at 1001 and 1 051 East Hillsdale Boulevard, north of the intersection at East Hillsdale Boulevard and Shell Boulevard, in the C-2/PD (General Business/Planned Development Combining) District with an amended GDP to allow R&D Uses.

WHEREAS,
a Notice of Public Hearing was duly posted, published, and mailed for consideration of the Specific Development Plan/Use Permit request at the Planning Commission meeting of November 3, 2022. On November 3, 2022, t he Public Hearing was opened, held and closed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission, based on facts and analysis in the Staff Report, written and oral testimony, and exhibits presented, finds:

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(California
Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.) and implementing guidelines (“CEQA”) adopted by the Secretary of Resources, and the City of Foster City Environmental Review Guidelines, the Project is Categorically E xempt from CEQA, under Class 1, CEQA Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). The pr oject would allow potential R&D use within an already existing building that faci litates office uses without major changes to the physical building and would involve negligible or no expansion of use. Neither the project nor site meet any of the exceptions to the exemptions identified in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2.

B. The proposal for the to allow up to 373,646 square feet (SF) of Research and Development (R&D) and/or office uses on floors four (4) through eight (8) at the existing building would be consistent with the Foster City General Plan, Chapters 17.26 (C -2 General Business and 17.36 (PD Planned Development) of Title 17 , (Zoning), and Chapter 2.28, (Planning), of Title 2, (Administration and Perso nnel), of the Foster City Municipal
Code, because the proposal, as conditioned in Exhibit A of this Use Permit, will:
a
. be consistent with Town Center General Plan Land Use designation of the subject site;
b. result in greater variety of land uses, flexibility of land uses, and still maintain the variety of uses in the area consistent with Land Use Goal LUC-C and Policy LUC-C- 12;
c. provide opportunities for increase in population to use the existing and future goods and services consistent with Policies LUC-D-1 and LUC-D-2; d. maintain the same architectural that complement the surrounding built environment, without reducing or overwhelming the surrounding area consistent with Land Use Goal LUC-B;
e. provide for economic development consistent with the principles of Land Use Goal LUC-I;
f. maintain acceptable operation of the transportation system without greater impacts, consistent with LUC-F and LUC-F-1;
g. ensure any uses of hazardous materials, if any, be in compliance with local, regional, and State regulations consistent with LUC-D, LUC-D-10, and LUC-D-11; and
h. provide for adequate on-site parking for safe and effective circulation, consistent with Land Use Goal LUC-G and Policy LUC-G-1.

C.

The building would be retained as is with potential minor modifications to the exterior and interior to accommodate the R&D use. Therefore, the design of the proposal would continue
to be compatible with the site’s environment with resp ect to use, forms, materials, colors, setbacks, location, height, design or simila r qualities as specified in Chapter 2.28 (Planning) of Title 2, Administration and Personnel, and Section

17.58,010 of Chapter 17.58 (Architectural Control and Supervision) of Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code because the
project will:
a
. be consistent with the original Use Permit for the site (UP-97-014 adopted by Planning Commission Resolution No. P-23-99) as it is not changing the exterior o f the building substantially;
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landscapin
g in the existing area to reduce water demand for irrigation; c. require any changes to the exterior to be subject to further review by staff to ensure compliance with the Foster City Municipal Code and other City c odes and regulations; and
d. remain consistent with Chapter 17.62 of the Municipal Code for Off-Street Parking Regulation even with the potential removal of approximately 60 parking spaces within the parking structure.

D.

That the proposal would not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort, and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, and will not be injurious or detrimental to property and improvements in the neighborhood , property values in the area, or the general welfare of the City because:
a. The existing building will be retained and the building will continue to not cause any significant solar, visual or other adverse long term impacts on adjacent o r neighboring properties or adversely affect property values. The project will comply with the commercial intent and purpose of the zone in which it will be loca ted.

F
. To facilitate any future R&D use, may result in the loss of 60 parking spaces. A parking demand study was completed and based on the Municipal Code Chap ter 17.62, if a full conversion of office to R&D occurs, the project site would require 1,168 parking spaces.

As the site currently has 1,356 parking spaces, even with the conservative estimate of parking space removal, the project would continue to meet the existing Section 17.36.060 Off-Street Parking Regulations in a PD District of Chapter 17.3 6, PD Plann ed
Develop
ment Combining District, of Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster city Municipal Code.

BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission approves UP 2021-036, subject to the Conditions of Approval set forth in Exhibit A of this Use Permit, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

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D AND ADOPTED as a Resolution of the City of Foster City Planning Commission at a Regular Meeting held on November 3, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES, COMMISSIONERS: Bronitsky, Haddad, Jagtiani, Venkat and Chair Adams NOES, COMMISSIONERS:

ABSTAIN, COMMISSIONERS:

ABSENT, COMMISSIONERS:
_____________________
EVAN A. ADAMS, CHAIR
ATTEST:
________________________________

MARLENE SUBHASHINI, SECRETARY
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EXHIBIT
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PARKSIDE TOWERS, 1001 AND 1051 EAST HILLSDALE BOULEVARD

USE PERMIT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Conditions attached to approval of UP2021-0036 by the
Planning Commission on November 3, 2022
All Conditions of Approval of the approved Specific Plan/Use Pe rmit (File No. UP-97-014), approved by Planning Resolution No. P-23-99 on April 15, 1999, for the original building and all subsequent Specific Plan/Use Permits amendments and modifications (including, but not limited to, UP-97-014B by Resolution No. P-85-00 approv ed in December 7, 2000, UP-97-014J by P-21-13 approved in August 6, 2013, and UP2018-0055 by P-06-19 approved in April 4, 2019) shall remain in effect at all times.

The following Conditions of Approval are hereby added to the approved Specific Plan/Use Permits (File No. UP-97-014) and all subsequent amendments (including, but not limited to, UP-97-014B by Resolution No. P-85-00 approved in December 7, 2000, UP-97-014J by P-21-13 approved in August 6, 2013, and UP2018-0055 by P-06-19 approved in April 4, 2019) to read as follows:

1. GENERAL

1.1. Approval of this Use Permit/Specific Development Plan is c ontingent upon the City Council approving the General Plan Text Amendment (GP2021-0003) and General Development Plan Amendment (RZ2021-0005).

1.2. Any modification to the project shall require Planning Commission or Community Development Director review and approval and is subject to appl icable Building Permits. The Community Development Director shall have the auth ority to approve minor changes. Any changes which affect the exterior character of the work, including minor changes to materials and colors, shall be resubmitted for approval. The construction or placement of unapproved features or unapproved changes to buildings or structures which were a part of approved plans can and will result in the issuance of a “Stop Work Order” by the City, the need to revise plans and obtain City approval for all changes prior to recommending work, and the po ssibility of penalty fees being assessed for unauthorized work. (CDD)

1.3. The Community Development Director may, at any time, request re ports on water use, parking and/or other information as necessary to ens ure that R&D uses are in compliance with the COAs in this Use Permit. (CDD)

1.4. Notwithstanding any depictions or statements in the project application or drawings, the project shall be subject to the California Building Standar ds (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) as adopted and amended by the C ity of Foster City and the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department, in effect as of the date of application for building permit. (BD)

1.5. Construction activities shall be limited to the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays unless deviations from this schedule are approved in advance by the City.

Nonconstruction activities may take place between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturdays but must be limited to quiet activities and shall not include the use of engine-driven machinery. No a ctual construction DocuSign Envelope ID: 5CE662DE-B2B3-46E5-B5B7-5818CB530070 197
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ies may take place between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., except when post-tension slab foundations are being poured, the concrete pumper may be set up but no concrete may be poured. Forklifts shall be allowed to operate onsite bet ween the hours of 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on weekdays. Construction noise levels shal l not exceed the interior
noise level of 50 dBALeq (hourly average) or the maxim um noise level of 70 dBALmax
within occupied noise sensitive land uses. The Planning Commission reserves the right to rescind this condition and further restri ct construction activities in the event that the public health, safety and welfare are not protected due to noise levels emanating from the construction project. (PC, BD, CDD)

1.6. The building identification signs for the project will be reviewed through a separate Sign Use Permit and is not part of this Use Permit approval. (CDD)

1.7. If applicable, the Applicant (or the project sponsor) shal l pay the Affordable Housing Commercial Linkage Fee per Municipal Code Chapter 17.88 as well as all development impact fees in effect at the time of building permit issuance. The amount of impact fees to be paid shall be those in effect at the time of payment of such fees. (CDD)

2. PRIOR TO TENANT IMPROVEMENT PERMITS

2.1. If exterior improvements are proposed:

2.1.1. Elevations shall be included in the building permit plan s indicating colors and materials, listing manufacturers’ names and product identification, and shall be approved by the Community Development Director. (CDD)

2.1.2. No rooftop equipment of any kind or exterior conduit sha ll be visible from the ground level on the site or from adjacent public rights-of-way or ground level on adjacent properties. Plans submitted for Building Permit for any Tenant Improvements shall include plans showing rooftop screening and cross-sections and details of the proposed rooftop equipment, s ight line studies demonstrating the visual impact of equipment, and related screening shall be submitted to the Community Development Direc tor for approval. All mechanical rooftop equipment shall be behind and below the roof screen unless otherwise required to be above the screen pe r the building code. (CDD)

2.1.3. All vents shall be shown on the exterior elevations. Whe re feasible, venting shall be directed to the roof and consolidated to minimize its visibility, subject to approval by the Community Development Director. (CDD)

2.2. Prior to issuance of the architectural/structural shell permit, all emergency vehicle access and location of building numbers shall be identified to the satisfaction of the City. (FIRE, POL, CDD)

2.3. Before commencing any work in the City's right-of-way (inc luding trenching of complete streets), the applicant shall obtain an encroachment p ermit, posting the required bonds and insurance. The Engineering Division may require that trenchless methods be used for crossings and connections under streets. (E/PW)

2.4. Roof access shall be provided from at least one stairway i n each building. (BD, FIRE)

2.5. Prior to issuance of a building permit, for improvements necessary to convert any space from office to R&D on the project site, the plans submitted to the City shall demonstrate the ability at tenant improvement to incorpor ate elevators utilized to transport hazardous materials under the provisions of California Fire DocuSign Envelope ID: 5CE662DE-B2B3-46E5-B5B7-5818CB530070 198
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Chapter 50, and incorporate exhaust ventilation compiling with ANSI Z9.5- 2012 or NFPA 45-2019 if required. (BD, FIRE)

2.6. Prior to Tenant Improvements permit for improvements necessary to convert any space from office to R&D on the project site, State of Californ ia safety regulations regarding the transport, handling, and storage of hazardous materials (HMIS) shall be incorporated onto the plans. Storage of hazardous materials shall be directed to areas in the complex where maximum protection of office and other active work areas can be provided. (BD, FIRE)

2.7. Prior to Tenant Improvement permit for improvements necessary to convert any space from office to R&D on the project site, a hazardous mater ials business plan (HMBP) shall be incorporated onto the plans. (BD, FIRE)

2.8. The applicant shall complete and submit the “PCB Screening Assessment Form” for any project requiring a demolition permit (BD, E/PW)

2.9. The plans shall demonstrate compliance with the Indoor Water Conservation requirements contained in EMID Code Chapter 8.7, including, but not limited to, submittal of the Indoor Water Use Efficiency Checklist. The Checklist shall be updated, if necessary, prior to issuance of the Tenant Improvem ent. (E/PW, CDD, BD)

2.10. Prior to issuance of any Building Permits for improvements necessary to convert any space from office to R&D on the project site, a Lan dscaping Plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval. The Landscaping Plan shall include, but is not limite d to, arborist report of existing (i.e., species, size, health) vegetation inventory on site, existing irrigation methodology, water usage for existing lands caping, proposed vegetation replacement and/or new landscaping area (i. e. species, size, health), and water usage of new vegetation selection and landscaping. (CDD)

2.11. Prior to issuance of any building permits for improvements necessary to convert any space from office to R&D on the project site, a Wat er Demand Report shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval. The Water Demand Report shall include, but is not limited to, information to verify that the new operation and modificati ons made to building to be result in a net-zero change in demand in water u se, consistent with the Water Demand Analysis by BKF, dated March 31, 2022, ma de as part of the Public Hearing item on November 3, 2022 for this Specifi c Plan/Use Permit (UP2021-0036). (CDD)

2.12. Prior to issuance of any building permits for improvements necessary to convert any space from office to R&D on the project site, one (1) complete set of construction plan drawings in electronic format shall be submitted to the Buildin g Inspection Division.

All Use Permit conditions of approval shall be included on plan sheet(s) in the drawing set. (BD)

2.13. One (1) set in electronic format and one (1) set in print ed format of a site specific, design level, fault zone geotechnical report satisfactory to th e Chief Building Official, including one electronic or pdf version, shall be submitted for review and approval to the Building Division and contain design recommendations for gr ading, footings, retaining walls, and provisions for anticipated differential se ttlement for each construction site within the project area. (BD)

2.14. The applicant shall provide a Waste Management Plan for all aspects of construction to convert any space from office to R&D on the project site fro m start to finish with DocuSign Envelope ID: 5CE662DE-B2B3-46E5-B5B7-5818CB530070 199
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quantities of debris expected to be generated by the project, how it will be recycled/disposed of, and an accompanying deposit in accordance with Chapter

15.44 of the Foster City Municipal Code and California Green Bu ilding Code. A separate Waste Management Plan will be required for projects that require Demolition (see Section 3.0). (E/PW, BD)

2.15. Prior to commencement of any site work or placement of an y construction trailers for improvements necessary to convert any space from office to R&D on the project site, the applicant shall submit a Site Logistics Plan showing proposed haul routes, placement of the construction trailers (if any) and areas for m aterials/equipment materials/equipment delivery, materials/equipment storage, wast e collection and maintenance/fueling of vehicles/equipment. The Site Logistics Plan shall be subject to approval by the Community Development Director.
 The Site Logistics Plan designated storage areas for material delivery, sto rage,
and
waste collection shall be as far away from catch basins, gutters, drainage courses, and water bodies as pos sible. All hazardous materials and wastes used
or generated during project site development activities sh all be labeled and
stored in accordance with applicable local, state, and fede ral regulations.

In
addition, an accurate up-to-date inventory, including Material Safety Data Sheets, shall be maintained on-site to assist emergency respons e personnel in the event
of a hazardous materials incident.
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The Site Logistics Plan designated area for all maintenance an d fueling of vehicle
s and equipment shall be bermed or over a drip pan that will not allow run-off of spills. Vehicles and equipment shall be regularly ch ecked and have leaks
repaired promptly at an off-site location. Secondary containment shall be used to catch leaks or spills any time that vehicle or equipmen t fluids are dispensed, changed, or poured.
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The Site Logistics Plan shall locate equipment staging in areas that will create the
greatest possible distance between construction-related noise sources and noise-sensitive receptors nearest the project site during all p roject construction. (CDD, BD, FIRE)

2.16. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, a report shall be submitted as part of the plans to verify that the physical improvements and operations do not exceed a Biosafety Level-2 operation level. (CDD)

2.17. Prior to the issuance of a Building permit for improvements necessary to convert any space from office to R&D on the project site, a master building wide Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) and a tenant HMI S shall be kept on file with the building management for the lifetime of t he use. The building management shall manage all tenant HMIS documents against the Master HMIS such that the total quantity of hazardous materials shall not exceed the Maximum Area Quantities (MAQ’s) as defined by the HM IS per Chapter 50 of the California Fire Code. This project shall upda te their fire sprinkler design density to an Extra Hazard class to 0.4/3,000 square-feet. (FIRE)

2.18. The contractor shall prepare a Waste Disposal and Hazardo us Materials Transportation Plan prior to construction activities where haza rdous materials or materials requiring off-site disposal would be generated. The P lan shall include a description of analytical methods for characterizing wastes, handling methods required to minimize the potential for exposure, and shall establish procedures for the safe storage of contaminated materials, stockpiling of soils, and storage of dewatered DocuSign Envelope ID: 5CE662DE-B2B3-46E5-B5B7-5818CB530070 200
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The required disposal method for contaminated materials (including any lead-based paint, asbestos, or other hazardous building materials requiring disposal), the approved disposal site, and specific routes used for transport of wastes to and from the project site shall be indicated. The Plan shall be prepared prior to demolition or development activities and submitted to the City. (E/PW, BD, FIRE)

2.19. Prior to issuance of a demolition permit for structures located on the project site, a lead-based paint, hazardous building materials survey (PCBs, me rcury), and asbestos survey (for those structures not previously surveyed) shall be performed by a qualified environmental professional. Based on the findings of the survey, all loose and peeling lead-based paint, and identified asbestos hazards shall be abated by a certified contractor in accordance with local, state, and feder al requirements (including the requirements of the BAAQMD, District Regulation 11, Rule 20) and requirements for worker health and safety. (BD)

2.20. Prior to issuance of a building permit for improvements necessary to convert any space from office to R&D on the project site, the improvement plans shall include the design of stormwater improvements in accordance with the City’s Standard Details/Specifications and to the satisfaction of the Engineering Division. (E/PW)

2.21. Domestic backflow prevention devices shall be consistent with the most recent list of approved devices maintained by the County Department of Health. (E/PW, BD)

2.22. Loading/unloading zones shall be in consistent with the Municipal Code Chapter

10.44. (BD)

2.23. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the Developer shall submit a letter signed and stamped by the licensed landscape architect verifying that the plants that have been selected for the bioretention area/swale are drought tolerant, inundation tolerant, and require minimal maintenance consistent with the C.3/C.6 Checklist, as provided in Appendix A of the San Mateo C ounty Wide Water Pollution Prevention Program’s C.3 Stormwater Technical G uidance Handbook at www.flowstobay.org
(E/PW, CDD)

2.24. The project shall conform to all General Construction Pra ctices, as amended.

2.25. Prior to issuance of a building permit, should the City d etermine that the City’s public infrastructures such as storm drain system, storm drain pumping capacity, water storage capacity, or other public infrastructur es may require upgrade, expansion, or modification as a result of the proposed project and Tenant Improvements, the applicant shall pay for all necessary improvement costs. The timing and amount of payment shall be as determined by the City. (CC, E/PW)

2.26. The construction contractor shall protect all downstream sanitary sewer lines from construction debris while performing sanitary sewer constructio n. Means to prevent construction debris must be used and shall be inspected by the construction inspector. (E/PW)

2.27. The project applicant shall include Electric Vehicle charging stations, the number of which shall be verified with staff at the time of pro posed tenant improvements. (CDD)

3. PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY PERMITS

3.1. Prior to any occupancy permit for spaces converted from of fice to R&D on the project site, the applicant shall provide an operational plan f or all tenant(s) of the building and implementation of safety measures, with a maximum allowable DocuSign Envelope ID: 5CE662DE-B2B3-46E5-B5B7-5818CB530070 201
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Level (BSL) 2, prior to the operation of Research and Development (R&D) uses. The operational plan shall include, but is not limited to, safety level and protocols for all operations on site. (CDD)

3.2. Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits for conversion of office to R&D, the project applicant shall submit a report to verify the continuation of the existing Transportation Demand Management measures such as the shared and private shuttle program, or equivalent strategies, to promote alternative modes of transportation for all tenants at the building. (CDD)

3.3. Prior to occupancy for spaces converted from office to R&D on the project site, th e City shall be provided with Final AutoCAD (latest version) comp atible files (DXF or DWG) and PDF for all computer-generated mapping, construction plans and graphic information related to site/civil drawings for this project. (E/PW)

3.4. The applicant/property owners/tenants shall control accumu lations of petroleum wastes and other pollutants in the streets and parking areas by frequent sweeping. (E/PW, CDD)

3.5. Prior to occupancy for spaces converted from office to R&D on the project site, a documented program of Inspection, Testing, for continuous Mai ntenance (ITM) activities of all fire protection and life safety systems, and risk management requirements for building water systems, shall be submitted and approved by the Chief Building Official and Fire Marshal. The d ocumented program shall be in accordance with the California Fire Code, T itle 15 of the Foster City Municipal Code, NFPA 13, 70B, 72, and ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188. (BD)
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DATE: December 5, 2022
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
FROM: Louis Sun, Public Works Director
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH REGIONAL GOVERNMENT

SERVICES AUTHORITY (RGS) EXTENDING MANAGEMENT

CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A ONE YEAR TERM, FROM
JANUARY 1, 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 FOR THE

LEVEE PROTECTION PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT (CIP 327-657)

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 with Regional Government Services Authority (RGS) for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327-657) Management Consulting Services, to extend the services for a one year term from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, on a time and materials basis, with no increase to the current contract amount, and maintaining the existing not-to-exceed contract amount of $334,620.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project is a complex, multi-year project that requires specialized project management services for project delivery and coordination. The City engaged RGS to provide Management Consulting Services for CIP 327-657 beginning January 1, 2021, as part of a one-year term which expired on December 31, 2021. The contract allows the City to extend the term for up to two one- year (12 month) increments through December 31, 2023. Staff has been satisfied with RGS’s services and has negotiated a no fee extension for an additional one-year term.

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There is sufficient balance remaining in the existing contract to cover RGS’ services for the 2023 calendar year. With approval of the agreement extension with RGS for Management Consulting Services, Paul Nagengast would continue to serve as the Project Advisor to support CIP 327-657.

BACKGROUND
At the December 17, 2020 Council Meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution 2020- 133, awarding an agreement to RGS in an amount not to exceed $187,200, for a one year term to provide project management consulting services pertaining to CIP 327- 627. The agreement included an option for the City to extend the term, at the City’s sole discretion, for up to two one-year (12-month) increments through December 31, 2023.

At the December 13, 2021 Council Meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution 2021- 174, authorizing Amendment No. 1 with RGS in an amount not to exceed $147,420, for an additional one year term to provide project management consulting services pertaining to CIP 327-627.

ANALYSIS
Paul Nagengast has served as the Project Advisor for the Levee Project over the last two years and has 30 years of experience in executive management for local government agencies. Over the past calendar year, Paul has been instrumental in the progression of CIP 327-657. He has continued to provide consultative guidance in monitoring the work and regarding various construction items such as, but not limited to, contract change orders, requests for quotes, and requests for information. Paul has assisted in monitoring the invoicing of the Construction Manager and Contractor to ensure their respective scope and billings remain within the intent and scope of their contractual agreements. In addition, the project has held several monthly Council updates in which Paul has supported staff.

Staff has been satisfied with RGS’ services this past calendar year and determined it would be in the City’s best interest to exercise the option to extend the contract for another year from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. With approval of the agreement extension with RGS for Management Consulting Services, Paul Nagengast would continue to serve as the Project Advisor as outlined in the attached agreement specifically to support CIP 327-657.

CEQA
An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2016012012).

The adoption of the Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15000 204
et. seq.), including without limitation, Public Resources Code section 21065 and California Code of Regulations 15378 as this is not a “project” that may cause a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with Amendment No. 2 with RGS. Amendment No. 2 modifies the duration of the Agreement with RGS only. The total existing not-to- exceed contract amount of $334,620 would remain unchanged. RGS bills the City on an hourly basis based on actual hours of work performed. The billing rate for year three (3) as agreed upon by RGS is $191 per hour. The balance of the contract in the amount of $110,974 is sufficient to cover RGS’ services for the rest of Year 2 and Year 3.

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
Facilities and Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Resolution
Attachment 2 – Amendment No. 2
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RESOLUTION NO.____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH REGIONAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES

AUTHORITY (RGS) EXTENDING MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A ONE YEAR TERM FROM JANUARY 1, 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 FOR THE LEVEE PROTECTION PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 327- 657)

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project is a complex, multi-year project that requires experienced project management services for project delivery and coordination; and
WHEREAS, RGS works with local governments to provide administrative, staffing, and advisory services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-133 on December 17, 2020, authorizing an agreement with RGS for management consulting services from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 with the option to extend for up to two additional one year terms, through December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-174 on December 13, 2021, authorizing Amendment No. 1 with RGS for management consulting services to extend the services for a one year term from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS, RGS has assigned a designated Public Works Project Advisor to specifically support the CIP 327-657 to provide guidance and ensure the project progresses in a manner acceptable to the City; and
WHEREAS, staff is satisfied with RGS’ services; and
WHEREAS, the term of the contract extension has been agreed upon; and WHEREAS, sufficient balance remains in the existing not-to-exceed contract to cover RGS’s services from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby authorize Amendment No. 2 with RGS for Management Consulting Services, extending the management consulting services for a one year term from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, on a time and materials basis, with no increase to the current contract amount, and maintaining the existing not-to-exceed contract amount of $334,620 for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project

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(CIP 327-657), and hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 attached hereto, with minor amendments that may be made by the City Attorney.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 5th day of December, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RICHA AWASTHI, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK
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CITY OF FOSTER
CITY CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. TWO (2)
DATE: December 5, 2022 Account No.: 327-0910-657-4251
PROJECT: LEVEE PROTECTION PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 327-657)
TO: REGIONAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES AUTHORITY
CHANGE REQUESTED BY: Regional Government Services Authority (“RGS”), and City of Foster City (“City”)
______________________________________________________________________ RGS and City agree to amend through this agreement (“Amendment No. 2”) dated December 5, 2022 (“Effective Date”), the Professional Services Agreement dated December 17, 2020 (“Agreement”) and associated Amendment No. 1 dated December 13, 2021 pursuant to Section 17 of the Agreement (Amendments) to extend the term identified in Section 2 (Term; Termination) and to maintain the not-to-exceed sum identified in Section 3 (Compensation; Expenses; Payment) and replace Exhibit B (Consultant’s Fee Schedule) with the new fee schedule attached hereto.

A. Amendment. Section 2 (a) only shall hereinafter read in its entirety as follows:
“2. Term; Termination. (a) The term of this Agreement shall commence upon January 1, 2021 and shall expire upon December 31, 2023, unless extended at the CITY’S sole discretion.”
B. Amendment. Section 3, shall hereinafter read in its entirety as follows:
“3. Compensation; Expenses; Payment. CITY shall compensate CONSULTANT for all services performed by CONSULTANT hereunder in an amount based upon CONSULTANT’s hourly rates during the time of the performance of said services. A copy of CONSULTANT’s hourly rates for which services hereunder shall be performed are set forth in CONSULTANT’s fee schedule marked Exhibit “B” hereof, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the combined total of compensation and reimbursement of costs payable hereunder shall not exceed the sum of Three Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Dollars ($334,620),

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($334,620 = $187,200 first year + $147,420 second year + $0 third year) unless the term of the Agreement is extended by the CITY pursuant to Section 2, above.

Compensation and reimbursement of costs and expenses hereunder shall be payable upon monthly billing therefor by CONSULTANT to CITY, which billing shall include an itemized statement, briefly describing by task and labor category or cost/expense items billed.”
C. Amendment. Exhibit B CONSULTANT’S FEE SCHEDULE, referenced in Section 3 of the Agreement shall be replaced with the Exhibit B, attached hereto and hereinafter incorporated by reference.

Except as specifically modified herein, all other terms and provisions in the Agreement shall remain unchanged.

RGS has given careful consideration to the work proposed and hereby agrees, if this Amendment No. 2 is approved, to provide all equipment, furnish all materials except as may otherwise be noted above, and to perform all services necessary for the work and to accept as full payment therefore the prices set forth in the Agreement, as amended herein.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, RGS and the CITY agree to the foregoing and have executed this Amendment No. 2, which shall be deemed effective as of the Effective Date.

CONSULTANT: REGIONAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES

AUTHORITY
___________________________________________
RICHARD H. AVERETT DATE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
___________________________________________

STEFAN CHATWIN DATE

CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL FOR CITY:
__________________________________________

RICHA AWASTHI DATE
MAYOR
ATTEST:

BY:
___________________________

PRISCILLA SCHAUS

CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

BY:
___________________________

BENJAMIN STOCK

CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT B
CONSULTANT’S FEE SCHEDULE
For the performance of the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 657) Management Consulting Services by Regional Government Services Authority (RGS) described herein, The City shall pay RGS at the hourly rate of $191.00, at a maximum average of nine (9) hours each week for the duration of the Agreement term through December 31, 2023. Payment shall be made monthly, upon receipt by the City Manager or designee, for itemized invoices submitted by RGS. 211
DATE: December 5, 2022
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
FROM: Louis Sun, Public Works Director
Paul Nagengast, Project Advisor, Regional Government Services DEPARTMENT: Public Works
SUBJECT: CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. FOUR (4) IN THE AMOUNT OF $760,000 WITH SCHAAF & WHEELER CONSULTING CIVIL

ENGINEERS FOR PHASE III SERVICES FOR THE LEVEE

PROTECTION PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
(CIP 327-657)

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing: The Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. Four (4) to Phase III – Bidding, Construction Support Services and Project Closeout (Phase III) contract with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers (Schaaf & Wheeler) in the amount of $760,000 for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327-657) Funding will be provided by the budget established for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327-657).

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The various subconsultants to Schaaf & Wheeler Phase III contract with Foster City for the Levee Improvements Project (Project) have been performing additional work not anticipated or included in the scope of work for Project construction support services. Funds in the Not-to-Exceed amount of $760,000 are necessary for Schaaf & Wheeler to continue Project related work through 2023 to the Project completion in January 2024

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BACKGROUND
On November 16, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-130 authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler, in an amount not-to- exceed $2,600,000 for the Phase III services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project. On May 3 and May 17, 2021, and April 4, 2022, the City Council approved Contract Amendments Nos. 1, 2, and 3, in the amounts of $46,725, $162,000, and $400,000 respectively, adding to the contract the design of interpretive signage and providing continued environmental monitoring for the Project.

At the April 4, 2022 meeting, the City Council was advised that the environmental monitoring work included as part of Amendment No. 3 would be sufficient through calendar year 2022. Staff further advised City Council due to no contingency monies authorized for Schaaf & Wheeler Phase III contract, amendments as necessary would be recommended to City Council for authorization of sufficient monies to complete the known additional items of work.

It has been determined that the project requires continued environmental monitoring and additional construction related support services work through 2023 to the Project completion in January 2024. This report provides information related to the additional scope of work required to be completed in 2023.

Schaaf & Wheeler is the Project design engineer of record, responds to contractors’ requests for information and provides review of any necessary or requested changes to the approved plans and specifications. Schaaf & Wheeler has utilized five (5) subconsultants to provide specific professional services that are necessary to perform the services required by the Contract. The subconsultants are listed below along with their specific expertise:

BFS Landscape Landscape and hardscape design.

Biggs Cardosa Associates Structural review.

ENGEO Levee material and paving compaction
testing.

Huffman-Broadway Group Environmental support.

JDH Corrosion Consultants Corrosion engineering for sheet piles, bridges.
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Each subconsultant provided a cost estimate to Schaaf & Wheeler for the Phase III contract based upon their anticipated workload necessary to ensure the Project is constructed in accordance with the plans and specifications approved for the Project.

As construction has progressed, the design team has expended additional effort not anticipated during the Contract negotiations for Phase III, to keep the project progressing on schedule. It should be noted, as of September 30, 2022, the Contract with Schaaf and Wheeler still has approximately $176,000 remaining. However, based on the current burn rates, it is estimated that the remaining contract balance will be exhausted by December 2022. Amendment No. 4 will address the additional level of effort required by the design team to perform the necessary support services through 2023 to the Project completion in January 2024.

The bulk of Contract Amendment No. 4 is related to the environmental compliance/monitoring performed by Huffman-Broadway Group (HBG). HBG’s scope of work consists of regulatory compliance oversight, agency coordination and reporting, baseline mitigation monitoring (i.e., preconstruction conditions), annual protocol surveys for nesting rails, and periodic site visits with a frequency of one per month included in the scope and budget. Most of the bird nesting surveys and much of the requisite biological oversight activities occur within Phase I of the Project (Port Royal Drive to Shorebird Park). This scope of work was negotiated at the direction of the City, at the time Phase III services were contracted.

Since then, staff had determined that additional services were required to remain in compliance with the regulatory permits for the Project. This included regular biological monitoring activities at the various work sites to remain in environmental compliance.

HBG’s current scope of work calls for it to oversee this regular compliance monitoring, but not perform the work itself.

In the interest of keeping the Project on time and within budget and avoiding costly delays to the Contractor in the absence of required monitoring prior to and during their work activities, HBG was requested to provide the often-daily monitoring activities on an as-needed basis. Out of scope work conducted to date includes biological training to the Contractor and Construction Management team, construction monitoring, and public outreach efforts not originally anticipated. There were also changes in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rail survey protocols, changes in the number of samples required for nesting sites, and changes in the survey locations.

It should be noted that Amendment No. 4 does not include any additional protocol surveys in 2023 by HBG for nesting rails. Staff anticipates the Contractor will complete any restricted construction related work in Phase 1 by February 1 and will not require the surveys to restart restricted work in Phase 1 prior to September 1.

Similarly, Biggs Cardosa Associates, JDH Corrosion Consultants, BFS Landscape Architects and Schaaf & Wheeler have expended more time and effort since the start of the Project in September 2020 due to work that was not included in the original scope 214
of work (“out of scope”) and work items that took significantly longer to complete than anticipated. ENGEO estimated costs were available to be used in 2022. The out-of- scope items are listed below:
• Coordinating with Caltrans for 18-months in order to procure an encroachment permit, which exceeds the originally estimated length of time for the permit process by 16 months.
• Coordinating with the Contractor to provide early occupancy of the East Third Avenue staging area (out of scope).
• Assisting with acquisition of Caltrans properties adjacent to levee (“slivers”) and the resulting iterative coordination to address Caltrans’ changing requirements. (out of scope).
• Responding to Recreational water users request for multiple meetings and redesign of access points.
• Higher than anticipated level of public communication needed, particularly during the first several months of the construction (community forums, answering Project email questions).
• Higher than anticipated level of effort needed for the trail detour review by the City of San Mateo.
• Higher than anticipated level of effort associated with homeowners’ associations and the multiple redesigns necessitated to obtain rights of entry. • Higher than anticipated Contractor Requests for Information (RFIs). • Higher than anticipated level of effort required to review rebar drawings. • Higher than anticipated level of effort required to review design-build bridges. • Owner requested design changes: Re-alignment of walls at Swordfish/Beach Park Boulevard and addition of landscape elements to soften the appearance of the wall.
• Owner requested design changes: regrading to accommodate relocation of and additional donor benches.
• Owner requested design changes: Redesign of shoreline access points based on comments from Certified Access Specialist (CASp) provided after construction started.
• Higher than anticipated level of effort associated with information requested by Contractor for retaining walls.
• Redesign of project elements (e.g., access points) when unmarked utilities found during construction.
• Rerouting of replacement waterline at Baffin Street per City direction. • Need for alternative retaining wall drainage based on field conditions and contractors means and methods.
• Performing a second protocol survey in 2022 (out of scope). • Performing biological monitoring and complying with regulatory agency requirements.
• Responding to Belmont residents’ correspondence relating to the restoration of tidal action in O’Neill Slough.
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• Preparation of drawings to redesign irrigation systems owned by Homeowners Associations out of the Project work areas.

ANALYSIS
Amendment No. 4 in the amount of $760,000 to the Phase III Contract will ensure there is sufficient funding for Schaaf & Wheeler and their subconsultants to continue providing necessary construction support services through 2023 to Project completion in January 2024. Given the out of scope and additional effort items identified above, staff is recommending approval of Amendment No. 4
CEQA
Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT
With the execution of Contract Amendment No. Four (4), the revised contract amount is $3,958,745: Phase III Contract $2,600,000 Contract Amendment #1 $ 46,745 Contract Amendment #2 $ 162,000 Contract Amendment #3 $ 400,000 Contract Amendment #4 $ 760,000 Revised Contract Amount $3,968,745 Adequate funding is available in the Project budget. It is anticipated that Contract Amendment No. 4 will be sufficient to allow the design team to perform construction support services through Project completion in January 2024.

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
Facilities and Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Schaaf & Wheeler Contract Amendment No. Four (4) 216
RESOLUTION NO. __________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. FOUR (4) IN THE AMOUNT OF $760,000 WITH SCHAAF & WHEELER CONSULTING CIVIL

ENGINEERS FOR PHASE III SERVICES FOR THE LEVEE PROTECTION PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 327-657)

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2020- 130 authorizing a Contract Agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers in an amount no-to-exceed $2,600,000 for the Phase III – Bidding, Construction Support Services and Project Closeout (Phase III) contract for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327-657); and
WHEREAS, on May 3, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 2021-49 authorizing Amendment No.1 to Phase III contract with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers in the amount of $46,745 for interpretive signage; and WHEREAS, on May 17, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 2021-65 authorizing Amendment No. 2 to Phase III contract with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers in the amount of $162,000 for environmental monitoring required by regulatory agencies; and
WHEREAS, on April 4, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-34 authorizing Amendment No. 3 to Phase III contract with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Engineers in the amount of $400,000 for environmental monitoring, design review and out of scope Project work; and
WHEREAS, the Levee Improvements Project has required various sub- consultants to Schaaf & Wheeler Phase III contract to perform additional work not anticipated or included in the scope of work of the Phase III contract; and WHEREAS, Contract Amendment No. Four (4) in the amount of $760,000 would provide for the required services for Schaaf & Wheeler to continue Project review, prepare irrigation plans for Project adjacent Homeowner Associations and additional environmental monitoring services to January 2024 (Project Completion); and WHEREAS, funding is available in the approved project budget for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327-657).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City hereby authorizes:

7.2 Attachment 1 - Resolution
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The Mayor to execute Contract Amendment No. Four (4) to Phase III contract with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers in the amount of $760,000 to continue Project review, prepare irrigation plans for Project adjacent Homeowner Associations and continue environmental monitoring services to January 2024 (Project Completion), for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327-657); and PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 5th day of December, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RICHA AWASTHI, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK
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CITY OF FOSTER CITY
CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. FOUR (4)
DATE: November 21, 2022 Account No.: 327-0910-657-4251
PROJECT: LEVEE PROTECTION PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 327-657)
TO: SCHAAF & WHEELER CONSULTING CIVIL ENGINEERS
Based on mutual agreement, the following work is hereby included in the Agreement dated November 16, 2020.

CHANGE REQUESTED BY: Schaaf & Wheeler and City of Foster City ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $ 2,600,000
CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. ONE (1) Apprvd. 5-03-2021
CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO.TWO (2) Apprvd. 5-17-2021
CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. THREE (3) Apprvd. 4-04-2022
$ 46,745
$ 162,000
$ 400,000
Additional work included in Contract Amendment #4:

Env Coordination & Observations, Design Changes Require Additional Submittal Reviews, ADA Compliance, Irrigation Coordination with Homeowner Associations
$ 760,000
REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT $ 3,968,745
We, the undersigned consultant, have given careful consideration to the work proposed and hereby agree, if this proposal is approved, to provide all equipment, furnish all materials except as may otherwise be noted above, and to perform all services necessary for the work above specified, and to accept as the Not to Exceed amounts the prices shown above.

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CITY OF FOSTER CITY
CONSULTANT: SCHAAF & WHEELER CONSULTING CIVIL

ENGINEERS
CHARLES D. ANDERSON DATE

PRESIDENT
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:

STEFAN CHATWIN DATE

CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL FOR CITY:

RICHA AWASTHI DATE
MAYOR
ATTEST:

BY:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS

CITY CLERK

APPROVED AS TO FORM
BY:

BENJAMIN L. STOCK

CITY ATTORNEY
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DATE: December 5, 2022
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council President and Members of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID) Board of Directors
FROM: Stefan Chatwin, City Manager
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AMENDING THE CITY/DISTRICT PAY PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,
2023.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council/Estero Municipal Improvement District Board of Directors (herein referred to as "City Council") adopt resolutions amending the City/District Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, effective January 1, 2023

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The City/District approves a Pay Plan at a regularly scheduled meeting as part of the budget adoption process and amends the Pay Plan if there are changes during the fiscal year. The following changes are being recommended for the City Council's consideration and approval.

Effective January 1, 2023, the new minimum wage for The City of Foster City will be $16.50 per hour for organizations that employ 26 or more employees. There are four (4) classifications that currently reflect salaries under the new minimum wage that will need to be adjusted. Those classifications are Recreation Leader I, Building Service Assistant, Clerical Assistant and Department Intern. Staff has made the appropriate starting salary adjustments to these classifications to meet the new minimum wage requirement with Step 1 starting at $16.50 per hours and Steps 2-5 being incrementally increase by 3.5%, which is the past practice for these hourly, part-time and seasonal classifications. Staff also notes that the Recreation Leader II, Recreation Leader III and

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Building Services Coordinator Assistant positions will reflect starting salary adjustments as well to create a proper spacing between the different classifications and reduce salary compaction. These salaries will be effective January 1, 2023.

To meet CalPERS requirements under Government Code 20636 and CCR section 570.5, which requires public agencies to provide a publicly available pay schedule, staff is bringing this forward to ensure the City's pay schedule is updated with the newly approved pay rate. Staff requests approval of the resolutions to approve the new Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 which will be effective January 1, 2023. Upon approval, staff will publish the updated pay plan on the City's website for public access.

CEQA
Not Applicable

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact with approving the updated pay plan.

CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUE/PRIORITY AREA
Staff Empowerment and Operational Excellence
ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - City Resolution
Attachment 2 - EMID Resolution
Attachment 3 - City/District Pay Plan for FY 2022-2023
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RESOLUTION NO. _____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED PAY PLAN EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023

CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, the City Council also wishes to amend the Pay Plan for the part-time classifications of the City to accommodate the new City of Foster City minimum wage rate of $16.50 per hour; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Foster City must amend the current Pay Plan in order for the pay ranges to become effective.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Foster City that the Amended Pay Plan, Exhibit A, is hereby adopted effective January 1, 2023.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the Regular Meeting held on the 5th day of December 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RICHA AWASTHI, MAYOR
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK

7.3 Attachment 1 - City Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. _____________

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTERO MUNICIPAL

IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED PAY PLAN EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023

ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors also wishes to amend the Pay Plan for the part- time classifications of the District to accommodate the new City of Foster City minimum wage rate of $16.50 per hour; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District must amend the current Pay Plan in order for the pay ranges to become effective.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District that the Amended Pay Plan, Exhibit A, is hereby adopted effective January 1, 2023.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District at the Regular Meeting held on the 5 th day of December 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RICHA AWASTHI, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:

PRISCILLA SCHAUS, DISTRICT SECRETARY

7.3 Attachment 2- EDIM Resolution
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Exhibit A
City of Foster City / Estero Municipal Improvement District FY 2022-2023 Pay Plan
Effective January 1, 2023
Hourly
Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Monthly
Executive Management
City Manager 22,833.34$
Assistant City Manager 17,139.65$ 17,996.63$ 18,896.45$ 19,841.28$ 20,833.33$ Chief of Police 16,770.97$ 17,609.52$ 18,490.00$ 19,414.51$ 20,385.23$ Community Development Director 15,131.74$ 15,888.32$ 16,682.74$ 17,516.88$ 18,392.71$ Director of Public Works 15,131.74$ 15,888.32$ 16,682.74$ 17,516.88$ 18,392.71$ Communications Director / City Clerk 14,708.29$ 15,443.71$ 16,215.89$ 17,026.69$ 17,878.02$ Deputy City Manager 14,708.29$ 15,443.71$ 16,215.89$ 17,026.69$ 17,878.02$ Finance Director 14,708.29$ 15,443.71$ 16,215.89$ 17,026.69$ 17,878.02$ Human Resources Director 14,708.29$ 15,443.71$ 16,215.89$ 17,026.69$ 17,878.02$ Parks & Recreation Director 14,708.29$ 15,443.71$ 16,215.89$ 17,026.69$ 17,878.02$ Other Management - Exempt
Police Captain 14,467.80$ 15,191.19$ 15,950.76$ 16,748.30$ 17,585.71$ Police Lieutenant 12,497.84$ 13,122.72$ 13,778.86$ 14,467.80$ 15,191.19$ Assistant Finance Director 12,134.88$ 12,741.61$ 13,378.70$ 14,047.63$ 14,750.00$ Economic Development Manager 11,432.15$ 12,003.75$ 12,603.93$ 13,234.12$ 13,895.82$ Information Technology Manager 11,432.15$ 12,003.75$ 12,603.93$ 13,234.12$ 13,895.82$ Chief Building Official 11,267.12$ 11,830.47$ 12,421.99$ 13,043.09$ 13,695.24$ Planning Manager 11,267.12$ 11,830.47$ 12,421.99$ 13,043.09$ 13,695.24$ Engineering Manager 11,267.12$ 11,830.47$ 12,421.99$ 13,043.09$ 13,695.24$ Public Works Maintenance Manager 10,982.23$ 11,531.35$ 12,107.91$ 12,713.31$ 13,348.97$ Senior Civil Engineer 10,982.23$ 11,531.35$ 12,107.91$ 12,713.31$ 13,348.97$ Principal Management Analyst 10,890.74$ 11,435.29$ 12,007.04$ 12,607.40$ 13,237.78$ Financial Services Manager 10,890.74$ 11,435.29$ 12,007.04$ 12,607.40$ 13,237.78$ Accounting Manager 10,372.13$ 10,890.74$ 11,435.29$ 12,007.04$ 12,607.40$ Sr. Systems Analyst 9,568.73$ 10,047.16$ 10,549.52$ 11,076.99$ 11,630.84$ Senior Management Analyst 9,568.73$ 10,047.16$ 10,549.52$ 11,076.99$ 11,630.84$ Management Analyst II 9,488.41$ 9,962.82$ 10,460.96$ 10,984.01$ 11,533.22$ Associate Civil Engineer 9,488.41$ 9,962.82$ 10,460.96$ 10,984.01$ 11,533.22$ Building and Vehicle Maintenance Manager 9,464.16$ 9,937.36$ 10,434.22$ 10,955.93$ 11,503.73$ Parks Maintenance Manager 9,464.16$ 9,937.36$ 10,434.22$ 10,955.93$ 11,503.73$ Public Works Maintenance Superintendent 9,464.16$ 9,937.36$ 10,434.22$ 10,955.93$ 11,503.73$ Recreation Manager 9,464.16$ 9,937.36$ 10,434.22$ 10,955.93$ 11,503.73$ Senior Accountant 9,311.31$ 9,776.88$ 10,265.74$ 10,779.03$ 11,317.97$ Senior Planner 9,206.70$ 9,667.04$ 10,150.40$ 10,657.92$ 11,190.82$ Senior Human Resources Analyst 9,083.46$ 9,537.63$ 10,014.51$ 10,515.23$ 11,040.99$ Associate Planner 8,768.29$ 9,206.70$ 9,667.04$ 10,150.40$ 10,657.92$ Human Resources Manager 8,768.29$ 9,206.70$ 9,667.04$ 10,150.40$ 10,657.92$ Management Analyst I 8,606.26$ 9,036.58$ 9,488.41$ 9,962.82$ 10,460.96$ Assistant Engineer 8,606.26$ 9,036.58$ 9,488.41$ 9,962.82$ 10,460.96$ Assistant Planner 7,953.09$ 8,350.75$ 8,768.29$ 9,206.70$ 9,667.04$ Junior Engineer 7,806.12$ 8,196.43$ 8,606.26$ 9,036.58$ 9,488.41$ Accountant II 7,660.45$ 8,043.46$ 8,445.63$ 8,867.91$ 9,311.31$ Human Resources Analyst 7,525.35$ 7,901.63$ 8,296.70$ 8,711.54$ 9,147.11$ Technology Analyst II 7,525.35$ 7,901.63$ 8,296.70$ 8,711.54$ 9,147.11$ Communications Manager 7,398.63$ 7,768.56$ 8,156.98$ 8,564.83$ 8,993.07$ Accountant I 6,948.26$ 7,295.67$ 7,660.45$ 8,043.46$ 8,445.63$ Management Assistant to the City Manager 6,830.82$ 7,172.36$ 7,530.97$ 7,907.52$ 8,302.89$ Management Coordinator 6,830.82$ 7,172.36$ 7,530.97$ 7,907.52$ 8,302.89$ Records Analyst II 6,710.77$ 7,046.31$ 7,398.63$ 7,768.56$ 8,156.98$ Technology Analyst I 6,500.68$ 6,825.71$ 7,167.00$ 7,525.35$ 7,901.63$ Payroll Technician 6,500.66$ 6,825.69$ 7,166.99$ 7,525.34$ 7,901.61$ Management Assistant 6,195.77$ 6,505.55$ 6,830.82$ 7,172.36$ 7,530.97$ Records Analyst I 6,086.88$ 6,391.22$ 6,710.77$ 7,046.31$ 7,398.63$

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Exhibit A
City of Foster City / Estero Municipal Improvement District FY 2022-2023 Pay Plan
Effective January 1, 2023
Hourly
Position Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Other Management - Non-Exempt
Deputy City Clerk 42.6844$ 44.8186$ 47.0595$ 49.4125$ 51.8831$ Police Records Supervisor 42.3050$ 44.4202$ 46.6412$ 48.9733$ 51.4220$ Housing Coordinator 49.6515$ 52.1341$ 54.7408$ 57.4778$ 60.3517$ Human Resources Technician 35.7448$ 37.5320$ 39.4086$ 41.3790$ 43.4479$ AFSCME - Maintenance Unit
Public Works Lead Maintenance Worker 40.1053$ 42.1106$ 44.2161$ 46.4269$ 48.7482$ Building Lead Maintenance Worker 39.3736$ 41.3423$ 43.4094$ 45.5799$ 47.8589$ Parks Lead Maintenance Worker 39.3736$ 41.3423$ 43.4094$ 45.5799$ 47.8589$ Irrigation Technician 39.3736$ 41.3423$ 43.4094$ 45.5799$ 47.8589$ Mechanic I 38.9202$ 40.8662$ 42.9095$ 45.0550$ 47.3077$ Building Maintenance Worker II 37.0696$ 38.9231$ 40.8693$ 42.9128$ 45.0584$ Public Works Maintenance Worker II 36.3767$ 38.1955$ 40.1053$ 42.1106$ 44.2161$ Parks Maintenance Worker II 35.7130$ 37.4987$ 39.3736$ 41.3423$ 43.4094$ Equipment Maintenance Worker 35.3018$ 37.0669$ 38.9202$ 40.8662$ 42.9095$ Building Maintenance Worker I 33.6232$ 35.3044$ 37.0696$ 38.9231$ 40.8693$ Public Works Maintenance Worker I 32.9948$ 34.6445$ 36.3767$ 38.1955$ 40.1053$ Parks Maintenance Worker I 32.3928$ 34.0124$ 35.7130$ 37.4987$ 39.3736$ Public Works Maintenance Worker 29.9272$ 31.4236$
Parks Maintenance Worker 29.3812$ 30.8503$
AFSCME - General Unit
Plans Examiner 57.4858$ 60.3601$ 63.3781$ 66.5470$ 69.8744$ Sr. Bldg Inspector 52.1413$ 54.7484$ 57.4858$ 60.3601$ 63.3781$ Building Inspector 47.2937$ 49.6584$ 52.1413$ 54.7484$ 57.4858$ Sr. Engineering Technician 41.9548$ 44.0525$ 46.2551$ 48.5679$ 50.9963$ Recreation Coordinator II 41.4501$ 43.5226$ 45.6987$ 47.9836$ 50.3828$ Social Media / Communication Assistant 39.4086$ 41.3790$ 43.4479$ 45.6203$ 47.9013$ Administrative Assistant II 38.4133$ 40.3340$ 42.3507$ 44.4682$ 46.6916$ Recreation Coordinator I 37.5965$ 39.4763$ 41.4501$ 43.5226$ 45.6987$ Code Enforcement Officer II 37.5319$ 39.4085$ 41.3789$ 43.4478$ 45.6202$ Senior Accounting Specialist 35.3789$ 37.1478$ 39.0052$ 40.9555$ 43.0033$ Administrative Assistant I 34.8420$ 36.5841$ 38.4133$ 40.3340$ 42.3507$ Sr. Comm. Services Officer 34.0427$ 35.7448$ 37.5320$ 39.4086$ 41.3790$ Code Enforcement Officer I 34.0427$ 35.7448$ 37.5320$ 39.4086$ 41.3790$ Accounting Specialist 33.6942$ 35.3789$ 37.1478$ 39.0052$ 40.9555$ Building Services Coordinator 33.6232$ 35.3044$ 37.0696$ 38.9231$ 40.8693$ Police Records Specialist 33.1918$ 34.8514$ 36.5940$ 38.4237$ 40.3449$ Building Permit Technician 33.1918$ 34.8514$ 36.5940$ 38.4237$ 40.3449$ Office Assistant II 30.7981$ 32.3380$ 33.9549$ 35.6526$ 37.4352$ Office Assistant I 27.9348$ 29.3315$
FCPOA
Police Sergeant 63.3375$ 66.5044$ 69.8296$ 73.3211$ 76.9872$ Police Corporal 57.8712$ 60.7648$ 63.8030$ 66.9932$ 70.3429$ Police Dispatch Supervisor 53.3087$ 55.9741$ 58.7728$ 61.7114$ 64.7970$ Police Officer 52.4049$ 55.0251$ 57.7764$ 60.6652$ 63.6985$ Lead Police Dispatcher 50.2962$ 52.8110$ 55.4516$ 58.2242$ 61.1354$ Police Officer Recruit 47.5328$ 49.9094$
Police/Fire Dispatcher 45.6201$ 47.9011$ 50.2962$ 52.8110$ 55.4516$ Hourly / Part-Time / Seasonal
Building Services Coordinator Assistant 18.94$ 19.60$ 20.29$ 21.00$ 20.74$ Recreation Leader III 18.94$ 19.60$ 20.29$ 21.00$ 20.74$ Recreation Leader II 17.68$ 18.30$ 18.93$ 19.60$ 20.29$ Building Serv. Assistant 16.50$ 17.08$ 17.68$ 18.29$ 18.93$ Clerical Assistant 16.50$ 17.08$ 17.68$ 18.29$ 18.93$ Recreation Leader I 16.50$ 17.08$ 17.68$ 18.29$ 18.93$ Department Intern 16.50$ 30.00$
Videographer 20.00$ 30.00$
Hourly

226
Prepared Date 11/15/2022 City of Foster City, CA
Accounts Payable Check Register

Accounting Period 2023/5
Report Number 15
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147331 A-1 TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL, INC. DMV CLASS B TRAINING: ZACH TSCHIERSCHKY & JUAN

HIGERADA
147332 ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS FY22/23 MEMBERSHIP DUE 147333 ACSO-REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER POST TRAINING: DAVID EDHAMMER, WILL HAMILTON-

FRISZ, ISAAC PARHAM, AND JENNA GRIMALDI
147334 AKBAR JONES INSTRUCTOR FEE: VOLLEYBALL
147335 ALEXANDER VOLOKITIN UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
147336 ALWAYS ON TIME CONCRETE & PUMPING CONCRETE SERVICES 147337 AMY SIROTA WINTER 2023 GUIDE
147338 ANIMAL DAMAGE MANAGEMENT, INC. GROUND SQUIRREL CONTROL 147339 BARKER BLUE DIGITAL IMAGING CIP697: STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT 147340 BAYSIDE BUILDING MATERIALS MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - PARK PROGRAM 147341 BUBBA'S FIRE EXTINGUISHER COMPANY FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICES 147342 BULLZEYE INSTALLATION DOOR REPAIR SERVICES FOR CORPYARD MAINTENANCE SHOP
147343 BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES - AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2022 147344 CHEMSEARCH ECOFLOW BIOAMP PROGRAM
147345 CINTAS CORPORATION UNIFORM/LAUNDRY SERVICES
147346 CIVICPLUS CIVICPLUS MUNICODE WEBSITE 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION 147347 CLARK PEST CONTROL OF STOCKTON INC PEST AWAY SERVICE 147348 COLUMBIA ELECTRIC, INC CIP681: NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL 147349 CORE & MAIN LP MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - WATER PROGRAM 147350 CORODATA RECORDS MANAGEMENT INC OFF-SITE RECORDS STORAGE 147351 CREATIVE IMAGERY INC INSTRUCTOR FEE: NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY 147352 CWEA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - LOUIS SUN
147353 DAILY JOURNAL CORPORATION NOVEMBER 2022 GENERAL ELECTION NOTICE 147354 DAVID EDHAMMER POST TRAINING: DAVID EDHAMMER11/15/2022 472.50 11/15/2022 66.50
11/15/2022 202.00
11/15/2022 982.50
11/15/2022 294,047.69
11/15/2022 7,417.68
11/15/2022 106.80
11/15/2022 470.73
11/15/2022 6,500.00
11/15/2022 227.00
11/15/2022 450.00
11/15/2022 102,649.15
11/15/2022 1,951.25
11/15/2022 157.20
11/15/2022 1,695.01
11/15/2022 3,126.95
11/15/2022 699.00
11/15/2022 1,200.00
11/15/2022 350.00
11/15/2022 3,066.00
11/15/2022 1,254.00
11/15/2022 60.00
Check Date Check Amount
11/15/2022 6,000.00
11/15/2022 8,938.00

8.1 Warrants of Demand
 
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Accounts Payable Check Register

Accounting Period 2023/5
Report Number 15
Check Number Vendor Name DescriptionCheck Date Check Amount 147355 DEPARTMENT OF PESTICIDE REGULATION QUALIFIED APPLICATOR CERTIFICATE RENEWAL - GREG

BAEZA & TODD HAENA
147356 EDMUND SUEN EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT: EDMUND SUEN
147357 ERIC DREESMAN EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT: ERIC DREESMAN 147358 ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WATER SERVICES: OCTOBER 2022 147359 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL & IRRIGATION SUPPLIES - PARKS
147360 FEHR & PEERS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: 8/27/22-9/30/22 147361 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC AIR RELIEF VALVE
147362 ROGER FISHER UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
147363 FORELAND PARTS INC. AUTO PARTS
147364 FOSTER CITY ISLANDER PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
147365 FREYER & LAURETA, INC. CIP705: EMERGENCY GENERATOR REPLACEMENT 147366 GAURAV KESWANI SMART CONTROLLER REBATE
147367 GAWFCO ENTERPRISES INC CARWASH SERVICES - OCTOBER 2022 147368 GRAINGER MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES WATER PROGRAM
147369 GRANITE ROCK COMPANY MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES STREET PROGRAM 147370 GRAPHIC ELECTRONICS, INC. MEMORIAL BENCH PLATE
147371 HIP HOUSING AFFORDABLE VENTURES INC HIP MANAGEMENT FEE - OCTOBER 2022 147372 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL & SUPPLIES - PARKS,

BUILDING, SEWER, STREETS, & WATER PROGRAMS
147373 IEDA LABOR RELATION SERVICES: NOVEMBER 2022
147374 IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION & MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - FRANK

FANARA & MANUEL GARCIA
147375 ISAAC PARHAM POST TRAINING: ISAAC PARHAM
147376 IT'S PERSONNEL HR SUPPORT SERVICES
147377 JACK TURNER EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT: JACK TURNER
147378 JENNA GRIMALDI POST TRAINING: JENNA GRIMALDI11/15/2022 63.25 11/15/2022 63.25
11/15/2022 910.90
11/15/2022 112.82
11/15/2022 5,121.97
11/15/2022 3,044.20
11/15/2022 400.00
11/15/2022 820.31
11/15/2022 235.00
11/15/2022 1,380.00
11/15/2022 218.15
11/15/2022 377.58
11/15/2022 224.33
11/15/2022 1,218.28
11/15/2022 1,032.75
11/15/2022 1,705.00
11/15/2022 6,279.00
11/15/2022 4,511.13
11/15/2022 60.00
11/15/2022 77.88
11/15/2022 68,882.02
11/15/2022 3,320.06
11/15/2022 120.00
11/15/2022 610.00

8.1 Warrant Register Report FY 2022-2023-Number 15 - November 15, 2022  
 
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Accounts Payable Check Register

Accounting Period 2023/5
Report Number 15
Check Number Vendor Name DescriptionCheck Date Check Amount 147379 JENNIFER PHAN EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT: JENNIFER PHAN 147380 ZHIMEI JIANG INSTRUCTOR FEE: CREATE AND LEARN
147381 JOHN CHU CLASS REFUND: ROARING CAMP
147382 JULIE PAPING EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT: JULIE PAPING 147383 KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES 147384 KELLY-MOORE PAINT COMPANY INC. PAINT SUPPLIES
147385 KEVIN ORTIZ EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT: KEVIN ORTIZ
147386 KOFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. CLASSIFICATION STUDY SERVICES - OCTOBER 2022 147387 KRISTINA MURATORI EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT: KRISTINA MURATORI 147388 LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES TRANSLATIONS SERVICES
147389 LEFTA SYSTEMS FIELD TRAINING SOFTWARE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION 147390 LYNDSEY CASTRO EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT: LYNDSEY CASTRO 147391 MARIA SAGUISAG-SID EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT: MARIA SAGUISAG-SID 147392 METRO LIGHTING DBA WESCHEM INC. LIGHTING SUPPLIES 147393 MI CONVEYANCE SOLUTIONS RAIN GEAR & MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - PARK

PROGRAM
147394 MIKE BROWN ELECTRIC CO. CIP694 - TRAFFIC RELIEF PROGRAM 147395 MIKE MCWILLIAMS LAGOON ROOM DEPOSIT REFUND
147396 MIMI LAM EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT: MIMI LAM
147397 MISSION CLOUD SERVICES, INC CALOPPS SUPPORT SERVICES - NOVEMBER 2022 147398 MISSION LINEN SUPPLY-UNIFORM LAUNDRY SERVICES
147399 MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT INC. MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - SEWER PROGRAM 147400 MUNISERVICES LLC SALES & USE TAX AUDIT SERVICES - QUARTER END - 06/30/22
147401 NAMFON CAMPIRANON PARK RENTAL FEE REFUND
147402 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS, INC. PARTICIPANT FEE: OCTOBER 2022 147403 NBC SUPPLY CORP LATEX EXAM GLOVES
11/15/2022 108.00
11/15/2022 787.50
11/15/2022 100.91
11/15/2022 540.36
11/15/2022 120.00
11/15/2022 315.00
11/15/2022 5,369.59
11/15/2022 341.32
11/15/2022 497.11
11/15/2022 7,724.63
11/15/2022 500.00
11/15/2022 991.10
11/15/2022 60.00
11/15/2022 363.92
11/15/2022 1,912.20
11/15/2022 161.68
11/15/2022 1,500.00
11/15/2022 86.21
11/15/2022 127.76
11/15/2022 3,520.00
11/15/2022 200.00
11/15/2022 143.56
11/15/2022 560.00
11/15/2022 1,065.73
11/15/2022 183.40

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Prepared Date 11/15/2022 City of Foster City, CA
Accounts Payable Check Register

Accounting Period 2023/5
Report Number 15
Check Number Vendor Name DescriptionCheck Date Check Amount 147404 OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES
147405 OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY PRICE ADJUSTMENT - ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE

SERVICES
147406 PACIFIC AUXILIARY FIRE COMPANY FIRE ALARM INSPECTIONS 147407 PACIFIC COAST PETROLEUM, INC DIESEL FUEL
147408 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY ELECTRICITY & GAS - OCTOBER 2022 147409 PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION, INC COPIER USAGE CHARGES 147410 PEI MIN LI EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT: PEI MIN LI
147411 PEN MEDIA CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS VIDEO SERVICES: SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2022
147412 PENINSULA SPORTS OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION ADULT SOFTBALL UMPIRES 147413 PENINSULA UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT,INC. POLICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES 147414 PERS LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAM INSURANCE PREMIUM: NOVEMBER 2022 147415 PETERSON MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - WATER PROGRAM
147416 PREFERRED ALLIANCE "DOT"COMPLIANCE EXPENSES - SEPTEMBER 2022 147417 PRUDENTIAL OVERALL SUPPLY TOWEL/UNIFORM LAUNDRY SERVICES 147418 R & S ERECTION OF SAN MATEO, INC. GARAGE DOOR REPAIR 147419 RADIUS EARTHWORK INC. CIP697: STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT 147420 RECOLOGY SAN MATEO COUNTY COMMERCIAL WASTE & ORGANICS 147421 RESOURCE DESIGN INTERIORS CITY MANAGER OFFICE FURNITURE 147422 SAMUEL NAKHIMOVSKY SMART CONTROLLER REBATE
147423 SAN JOSE BMW MOTORCYCLE BATTERIES
147424 SAN MATEO COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH BACKFLOW TESTER ANNUAL FEE 147425 SAN MATEO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PORTABLE WATER LAB TEST 147426 SAN MATEO LAWN MOWER SHOP MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - VEHICLE PROGRAM 147427 SCHAAF & WHEELER CONSULTING D555 PLAN CHECK 342 LAKESIDE AND D556 PLAN CHECK 344 LAKESIDE
11/15/2022 263.54
11/15/2022 852.50
11/15/2022 392.85
11/15/2022 2,604.00
11/15/2022 1,640.00
11/15/2022 833.64
11/15/2022 8,174.27
11/15/2022 85.47
11/15/2022 241.30
11/15/2022 1,332.35
11/15/2022 910,737.13
11/15/2022 168.58
11/15/2022 227.52
11/15/2022 246.00
11/15/2022 4,950.00
11/15/2022 480.00
11/15/2022 20.82
11/15/2022 36,353.08
11/15/2022 2,475.28
11/15/2022 475.00
11/15/2022 375.00
11/15/2022 2,224.50
11/15/2022 25,235.70
11/15/2022 523.89

8.1 Warrant Register Report FY 2022-2023-Number 15 - November 15, 2022  
 
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Prepared Date 11/15/2022 City of Foster City, CA
Accounts Payable Check Register

Accounting Period 2023/5
Report Number 15
Check Number Vendor Name DescriptionCheck Date Check Amount 147428 SERVICE PRESS INC. BUSINESS CARDS: DOUGLAS NIX
147429 SHAPE INCORPORATED PUMP REBUILD KIT FOR LIFT STATION #27 147430 SHIMMICK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC CIP657: LEVEE IMPROVEMENTS 147431 SAN MATEO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE POST TRAINING: ISAAC PARHAM, STEPHEN PERKINS,

AND JENNA GRIMALDI
147432 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT OFFICE SUPPLIES
147433 STARVISTA FIRST CHANCE PROGRAM - JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

AGREEMENT
147434 STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF

CONSUMER AFFAIRS
CERTIFICATE RENEWAL: LOUIS SUN
147435 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UNEMPLOYMENT TAX 147436 STEPHEN PERKINS POST TRAINING: STEPHEN PERKINS
147437 SUN RIDGE SYSTEMS, INC. RIMS USERS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE 147438 T.H.E. OFFICE CITY OFFICE SUPPLIES
147439 T-MOBILE CELLULAR SERVICES - OCTOBER 2022
147440 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING

ASSOCIATES

RADIO EQUIPMENT FEES
147441 THE EDCCO GROUP, INC. REPAIR & TROUBLESHOOT - LIFT STATION #19 AND 45 147442 THE HOME DEPOT PRO JANITORIAL SUPPLIES - PARK PROGRAM 147443 THE SAEDI REVOCABLE INTER VIVOS TRUST SYNTHETIC TURF REBATE 147444 THERMAL MECHANICAL INC. HVAC SYSTEM REPAIR & PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

SERVICES
147445 THIRKETTLE CORPORATION D554: TEMPORARY HYDRANT METER FOR BIOMED

PHASE II
147446 THOMAS SARSFIELD INSTRUCTOR FEE: TENNIS
147447 TIFCO INDUSTRIES MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - VEHICLE PROGRAM 147448 TOWNE FORD SALES AUTO PARTS & SUPPLIES - VEHICLE PROGRAM 147449 TRACY AVELAR EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT: TRACY AVELAR 147450 TRIPEPI, SMITH & ASSOCIATES, INC. CIP657: LEVEE IMPROVEMENT11/15/2022 8,548.31 11/15/2022 578.20
11/15/2022 875.84
11/15/2022 1,516.51
11/15/2022 10,615.70
11/15/2022 1,692.60
11/15/2022 2,458.40
11/15/2022 525.00
11/15/2022 6,153.08
11/15/2022 3,080.00
11/15/2022 411.11
11/15/2022 3,035.19
11/15/2022 2,115.50
11/15/2022 618.28
11/15/2022 24.00
11/15/2022 1,175.00
11/15/2022 250.12
11/15/2022 11,772.03
11/15/2022 180.00
11/15/2022 4,745.36
11/15/2022 1,491,222.68
11/15/2022 825.00
11/15/2022 59.13
 
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Prepared Date 11/15/2022 City of Foster City, CA
Accounts Payable Check Register

Accounting Period 2023/5
Report Number 15
Check Number Vendor Name DescriptionCheck Date Check Amount 147451 HENRY TRUONG UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
147452 TRUSTED GEAR COMPANY LLC SAFETY APPAREL FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 147453 TURBO DATA SYSTEM, INC. CITATION PROCESSING - OCTOBER 2022 147454 TURF & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT CO MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - VEHICLE PROGRAM 147455 URBAN INSIGHT, INC. CALOPPS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
147456 UTILITY TELECOM GROUP, LLC INTERNET SERVICES: NOVEMBER 2022 147457 VISION SERVICE PLAN VISION PREMIUM: NOVEMBER 2022 147458 WECO INDUSTRIES LLC MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES - SEWER PROGRAM 147459 LUCIA MOHINI WETTASINGHE INSTRUCTOR FEE: CERAMICS WORKSHOP 147460 WHEEL WORKS TIRE SERVICES
147461 WILL HAMILTON-FRISZ POST TRAINING: WILL HAMILTON-FRISZ 147462 YUHEI TAKATOKU CLASS REFUND: SOCCER SKILL CLINIC 147463 ZAMORINS SOLUTIONS INC. PARKZAPP INSPECTION SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION 11/15/2022 209.00
11/15/2022 2,240.00
3,141,490.22
Submitted for Information:
____________________________________________
Edmund Suen, City Treasurer
CHECKS ON THIS REGISTER PROCESSED AND MAILED ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022 11/15/2022 455.00
11/15/2022 80.00
11/15/2022 39.25
11/15/2022 4,497.98
11/15/2022 1,175.41
11/15/2022 4,622.45
11/15/2022 78.19
11/15/2022 42.26
11/15/2022 2,500.00
11/15/2022 60.00
11/15/2022 1,943.40
 
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