CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953 (AS AMENDED BY AB 361) WHICH AUTHORIZES TELECONFERENCED MEETINGS UNDER THE BROWN ACT DURING CERTAIN PROCLAIMED STATES OF EMERGENCY.
THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAIMED A STATE OF EMERGENCY RELATED TO COVID19 ON MARCH 4, 2020. THIS TELECONFERENCED MEETING IS NECESSARY SO THAT THE CITY CAN CONDUCT ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND IS PERMITTED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE 54953 IN ORDER TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ATTENDEES. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING https://fostercity‐org.zoom.us/j/87979689501PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
Consistent with Government Code Section 54953, this City/District Meeting will be held via teleconference in addition to in person. City Councilmembers/District Board and staff will attend in person or via teleconference.
To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can observe the meeting from home or attend the meeting in person. Below is information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/87979689501 To dialin via phone:
1669444 9171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 879 7968 9501
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, December 05, 2022
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/
EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Jon Froomin, Sanjay Gehani, Sam Hindi, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Richa Awasthi
4. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
5.1. City/EMID Minutes
5.1.1. City Council/Planning Commision Joint Special Meeting of November 15, 2022
5.1.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting of November 21, 2022
5.2. City/EMID Resolutions for Adoption (First City Resolution Number to be used tonight is 2022133 and EMID Resolution Number to be used tonight is 3693)
5.2.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing Staff to Issue the Request for Proposal for Construction Management and Support Services for the Recreation Center Replacement Project (CIP 301678)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.2.2. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster Accepting the Annual Capacity Fees and Development Impact Fee Report for FY 20212022; Establishing Three New Funds for Park Facilities Impact Fee, Transportation Impact Fee, and Public Safety Impact Fee; Budgeting for FY20222023 Revenues for Three New Impact Fees; and Appropriating Corresponding Capital Improvement Project Expenditures for These Fees; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Accepting the Annual Capacity Fees and Development Impact Fee Report for FY 20212022
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.3. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Confirming the Flexible Benefits Allowance for Members Serving on the City Council Effective January 1, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Confirming the Flexible Benefits Allowance for Members Serving on the City Council Effective January 1, 2023 c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.4. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Caused by the Threat of the Novel Covid19 Virus, and Proclaiming the Continuing Need for the City Council, Planning Commission and Committees to Meet by Teleconference and Allowing for Increased Meeting Accessibility via in Person and Teleconference Meeting Participation; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Proclaiming the Continuing Need for the Estero Municipal Improvement District Board of Directors, Planning Commission, and Committees to Meet by Teleconference and Allowing for Increased Meeting Accessibility via in Person and Teleconference Meeting Participation
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.5. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Task Order Bar202204 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 301693), and Study of the Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Task Order Bar202204 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 301693), and Study of the Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing To Hear and Consider Public Comments Regarding a Recommendation to the City Council Regarding an Amendment to the General Plan Definition for Town Center Land Use Category to Allow Residential, Mixed Use, Commercial Retail, and Research and Development Uses (GP20210003)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 (Rz20210005)
Located at 1001 and 1051 E. Hillsdale Boulevard – Harvest Properties – Neighborhood TC – APN: 094524220
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Staff Report
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A 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 – GP20210003
f) Action – 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 C2/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 094524220 RZ20210005
7. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
7.1. 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 327657)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
7.2. 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 327657) a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
7.3. Consideration of Adoption of an Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2022 2023 a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023 c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023
8. COMMUNICATIONS
8.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on November 15, 2022.
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
9. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953 (AS AMENDED BY AB 361) WHICH AUTHORIZES TELECONFERENCED MEETINGS UNDER THE BROWN ACT DURING CERTAIN PROCLAIMED STATES OF EMERGENCY.
THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAIMED A STATE OF EMERGENCY RELATED TO COVID19 ON MARCH 4, 2020. THIS TELECONFERENCED MEETING IS NECESSARY SO THAT THE CITY CAN CONDUCT ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND IS PERMITTED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE 54953 IN ORDER TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ATTENDEES. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING https://fostercity‐org.zoom.us/j/87979689501PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
Consistent with Government Code Section 54953, this City/District Meeting will be held via teleconference in addition to in person. City Councilmembers/District Board and staff will attend in person or via teleconference.
To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can observe the meeting from home or attend the meeting in person. Below is information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/87979689501 To dialin via phone:
1669444 9171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 879 7968 9501
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, December 05, 2022
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/
EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Jon Froomin, Sanjay Gehani, Sam Hindi, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Richa Awasthi
4. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
5.1. City/EMID Minutes
5.1.1. City Council/Planning Commision Joint Special Meeting of November 15, 2022
5.1.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting of November 21, 2022
5.2. City/EMID Resolutions for Adoption (First City Resolution Number to be used tonight is 2022133 and EMID Resolution Number to be used tonight is 3693)
5.2.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing Staff to Issue the Request for Proposal for Construction Management and Support Services for the Recreation Center Replacement Project (CIP 301678)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.2.2. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster Accepting the Annual Capacity Fees and Development Impact Fee Report for FY 20212022; Establishing Three New Funds for Park Facilities Impact Fee, Transportation Impact Fee, and Public Safety Impact Fee; Budgeting for FY20222023 Revenues for Three New Impact Fees; and Appropriating Corresponding Capital Improvement Project Expenditures for These Fees; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Accepting the Annual Capacity Fees and Development Impact Fee Report for FY 20212022
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.3. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Confirming the Flexible Benefits Allowance for Members Serving on the City Council Effective January 1, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Confirming the Flexible Benefits Allowance for Members Serving on the City Council Effective January 1, 2023 c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.4. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Caused by the Threat of the Novel Covid19 Virus, and Proclaiming the Continuing Need for the City Council, Planning Commission and Committees to Meet by Teleconference and Allowing for Increased Meeting Accessibility via in Person and Teleconference Meeting Participation; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Proclaiming the Continuing Need for the Estero Municipal Improvement District Board of Directors, Planning Commission, and Committees to Meet by Teleconference and Allowing for Increased Meeting Accessibility via in Person and Teleconference Meeting Participation
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.5. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Task Order Bar202204 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 301693), and Study of the Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Task Order Bar202204 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 301693), and Study of the Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing To Hear and Consider Public Comments Regarding a Recommendation to the City Council Regarding an Amendment to the General Plan Definition for Town Center Land Use Category to Allow Residential, Mixed Use, Commercial Retail, and Research and Development Uses (GP20210003)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 (Rz20210005)
Located at 1001 and 1051 E. Hillsdale Boulevard – Harvest Properties – Neighborhood TC – APN: 094524220
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Staff Report
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A 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 – GP20210003
f) Action – 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 C2/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 094524220 RZ20210005
7. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
7.1. 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 327657)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
7.2. 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 327657) a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
7.3. Consideration of Adoption of an Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2022 2023 a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023 c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023
8. COMMUNICATIONS
8.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on November 15, 2022.
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
9. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953 (AS AMENDED BY AB 361) WHICH AUTHORIZES TELECONFERENCED MEETINGS UNDER THE BROWN ACT DURING CERTAIN PROCLAIMED STATES OF EMERGENCY.
THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAIMED A STATE OF EMERGENCY RELATED TO COVID19 ON MARCH 4, 2020. THIS TELECONFERENCED MEETING IS NECESSARY SO THAT THE CITY CAN CONDUCT ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND IS PERMITTED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE 54953 IN ORDER TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ATTENDEES. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING https://fostercity‐org.zoom.us/j/87979689501PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
Consistent with Government Code Section 54953, this City/District Meeting will be held via teleconference in addition to in person. City Councilmembers/District Board and staff will attend in person or via teleconference.
To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can observe the meeting from home or attend the meeting in person. Below is information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/87979689501 To dialin via phone:
1669444 9171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 879 7968 9501
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, December 05, 2022
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/
EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Jon Froomin, Sanjay Gehani, Sam Hindi, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Richa Awasthi
4. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
5.1. City/EMID Minutes
5.1.1. City Council/Planning Commision Joint Special Meeting of November 15, 2022
5.1.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting of November 21, 2022
5.2. City/EMID Resolutions for Adoption (First City Resolution Number to be used tonight is 2022133 and EMID Resolution Number to be used tonight is 3693)
5.2.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing Staff to Issue the Request for Proposal for Construction Management and Support Services for the Recreation Center Replacement Project (CIP 301678)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.2.2. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster Accepting the Annual Capacity Fees and Development Impact Fee Report for FY 20212022; Establishing Three New Funds for Park Facilities Impact Fee, Transportation Impact Fee, and Public Safety Impact Fee; Budgeting for FY20222023 Revenues for Three New Impact Fees; and Appropriating Corresponding Capital Improvement Project Expenditures for These Fees; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Accepting the Annual Capacity Fees and Development Impact Fee Report for FY 20212022
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.3. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Confirming the Flexible Benefits Allowance for Members Serving on the City Council Effective January 1, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Confirming the Flexible Benefits Allowance for Members Serving on the City Council Effective January 1, 2023 c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.4. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Caused by the Threat of the Novel Covid19 Virus, and Proclaiming the Continuing Need for the City Council, Planning Commission and Committees to Meet by Teleconference and Allowing for Increased Meeting Accessibility via in Person and Teleconference Meeting Participation; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Proclaiming the Continuing Need for the Estero Municipal Improvement District Board of Directors, Planning Commission, and Committees to Meet by Teleconference and Allowing for Increased Meeting Accessibility via in Person and Teleconference Meeting Participation
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.5. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Task Order Bar202204 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 301693), and Study of the Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Task Order Bar202204 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 301693), and Study of the Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing To Hear and Consider Public Comments Regarding a Recommendation to the City Council Regarding an Amendment to the General Plan Definition for Town Center Land Use Category to Allow Residential, Mixed Use, Commercial Retail, and Research and Development Uses (GP20210003)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 (Rz20210005)
Located at 1001 and 1051 E. Hillsdale Boulevard – Harvest Properties – Neighborhood TC – APN: 094524220
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Staff Report
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A 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 – GP20210003
f) Action – 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 C2/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 094524220 RZ20210005
7. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
7.1. 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 327657)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
7.2. 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 327657) a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
7.3. Consideration of Adoption of an Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2022 2023 a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023 c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023
8. COMMUNICATIONS
8.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on November 15, 2022.
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
9. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953 (AS AMENDED BY AB 361) WHICH AUTHORIZES TELECONFERENCED MEETINGS UNDER THE BROWN ACT DURING CERTAIN PROCLAIMED STATES OF EMERGENCY.
THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAIMED A STATE OF EMERGENCY RELATED TO COVID19 ON MARCH 4, 2020. THIS TELECONFERENCED MEETING IS NECESSARY SO THAT THE CITY CAN CONDUCT ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND IS PERMITTED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE 54953 IN ORDER TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ATTENDEES. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING https://fostercity‐org.zoom.us/j/87979689501PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
Consistent with Government Code Section 54953, this City/District Meeting will be held via teleconference in addition to in person. City Councilmembers/District Board and staff will attend in person or via teleconference.
To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can observe the meeting from home or attend the meeting in person. Below is information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/87979689501 To dialin via phone:
1669444 9171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 879 7968 9501
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, December 05, 2022
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/
EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Jon Froomin, Sanjay Gehani, Sam Hindi, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Richa Awasthi
4. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
5.1. City/EMID Minutes
5.1.1. City Council/Planning Commision Joint Special Meeting of November 15, 2022
5.1.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting of November 21, 2022
5.2. City/EMID Resolutions for Adoption (First City Resolution Number to be used tonight is 2022133 and EMID Resolution Number to be used tonight is 3693)
5.2.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing Staff to Issue the Request for Proposal for Construction Management and Support Services for the Recreation Center Replacement Project (CIP 301678)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.2.2. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster Accepting the Annual Capacity Fees and Development Impact Fee Report for FY 20212022; Establishing Three New Funds for Park Facilities Impact Fee, Transportation Impact Fee, and Public Safety Impact Fee; Budgeting for FY20222023 Revenues for Three New Impact Fees; and Appropriating Corresponding Capital Improvement Project Expenditures for These Fees; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Accepting the Annual Capacity Fees and Development Impact Fee Report for FY 20212022
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.3. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Confirming the Flexible Benefits Allowance for Members Serving on the City Council Effective January 1, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Confirming the Flexible Benefits Allowance for Members Serving on the City Council Effective January 1, 2023 c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.4. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Caused by the Threat of the Novel Covid19 Virus, and Proclaiming the Continuing Need for the City Council, Planning Commission and Committees to Meet by Teleconference and Allowing for Increased Meeting Accessibility via in Person and Teleconference Meeting Participation; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Proclaiming the Continuing Need for the Estero Municipal Improvement District Board of Directors, Planning Commission, and Committees to Meet by Teleconference and Allowing for Increased Meeting Accessibility via in Person and Teleconference Meeting Participation
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.5. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Task Order Bar202204 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 301693), and Study of the Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Task Order Bar202204 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 301693), and Study of the Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing To Hear and Consider Public Comments Regarding a Recommendation to the City Council Regarding an Amendment to the General Plan Definition for Town Center Land Use Category to Allow Residential, Mixed Use, Commercial Retail, and Research and Development Uses (GP20210003)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 (Rz20210005)
Located at 1001 and 1051 E. Hillsdale Boulevard – Harvest Properties – Neighborhood TC – APN: 094524220
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Staff Report
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A 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 – GP20210003
f) Action – 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 C2/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 094524220 RZ20210005
7. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
7.1. 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 327657)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
7.2. 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 327657) a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
7.3. Consideration of Adoption of an Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2022 2023 a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023 c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023
8. COMMUNICATIONS
8.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on November 15, 2022.
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
9. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953 (AS AMENDED BY AB 361) WHICH AUTHORIZES TELECONFERENCED MEETINGS UNDER THE BROWN ACT DURING CERTAIN PROCLAIMED STATES OF EMERGENCY.
THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAIMED A STATE OF EMERGENCY RELATED TO COVID19 ON MARCH 4, 2020. THIS TELECONFERENCED MEETING IS NECESSARY SO THAT THE CITY CAN CONDUCT ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND IS PERMITTED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE 54953 IN ORDER TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ATTENDEES. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING https://fostercity‐org.zoom.us/j/87979689501PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
Consistent with Government Code Section 54953, this City/District Meeting will be held via teleconference in addition to in person. City Councilmembers/District Board and staff will attend in person or via teleconference.
To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can observe the meeting from home or attend the meeting in person. Below is information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/87979689501 To dialin via phone:
1669444 9171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 879 7968 9501
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, December 05, 2022
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/
EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Jon Froomin, Sanjay Gehani, Sam Hindi, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Richa Awasthi
4. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
5.1. City/EMID Minutes
5.1.1. City Council/Planning Commision Joint Special Meeting of November 15, 2022
5.1.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting of November 21, 2022
5.2. City/EMID Resolutions for Adoption (First City Resolution Number to be used tonight is 2022133 and EMID Resolution Number to be used tonight is 3693)
5.2.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing Staff to Issue the Request for Proposal for Construction Management and Support Services for the Recreation Center Replacement Project (CIP 301678)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.2.2. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster Accepting the Annual Capacity Fees and Development Impact Fee Report for FY 20212022; Establishing Three New Funds for Park Facilities Impact Fee, Transportation Impact Fee, and Public Safety Impact Fee; Budgeting for FY20222023 Revenues for Three New Impact Fees; and Appropriating Corresponding Capital Improvement Project Expenditures for These Fees; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Accepting the Annual Capacity Fees and Development Impact Fee Report for FY 20212022
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.3. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Confirming the Flexible Benefits Allowance for Members Serving on the City Council Effective January 1, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Confirming the Flexible Benefits Allowance for Members Serving on the City Council Effective January 1, 2023 c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.4. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Caused by the Threat of the Novel Covid19 Virus, and Proclaiming the Continuing Need for the City Council, Planning Commission and Committees to Meet by Teleconference and Allowing for Increased Meeting Accessibility via in Person and Teleconference Meeting Participation; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Proclaiming the Continuing Need for the Estero Municipal Improvement District Board of Directors, Planning Commission, and Committees to Meet by Teleconference and Allowing for Increased Meeting Accessibility via in Person and Teleconference Meeting Participation
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.5. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Task Order Bar202204 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 301693), and Study of the Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Task Order Bar202204 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 301693), and Study of the Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing To Hear and Consider Public Comments Regarding a Recommendation to the City Council Regarding an Amendment to the General Plan Definition for Town Center Land Use Category to Allow Residential, Mixed Use, Commercial Retail, and Research and Development Uses (GP20210003)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 (Rz20210005)
Located at 1001 and 1051 E. Hillsdale Boulevard – Harvest Properties – Neighborhood TC – APN: 094524220
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Staff Report
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A 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 – GP20210003
f) Action – 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 C2/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 094524220 RZ20210005
7. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
7.1. 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 327657)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
7.2. 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 327657) a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
7.3. Consideration of Adoption of an Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2022 2023 a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023 c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023
8. COMMUNICATIONS
8.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on November 15, 2022.
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
9. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953 (AS AMENDED BY AB 361) WHICH AUTHORIZES TELECONFERENCED MEETINGS UNDER THE BROWN ACT DURING CERTAIN PROCLAIMED STATES OF EMERGENCY.
THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAIMED A STATE OF EMERGENCY RELATED TO COVID19 ON MARCH 4, 2020. THIS TELECONFERENCED MEETING IS NECESSARY SO THAT THE CITY CAN CONDUCT ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND IS PERMITTED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE 54953 IN ORDER TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ATTENDEES. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING https://fostercity‐org.zoom.us/j/87979689501PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
Consistent with Government Code Section 54953, this City/District Meeting will be held via teleconference in addition to in person. City Councilmembers/District Board and staff will attend in person or via teleconference.
To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can observe the meeting from home or attend the meeting in person. Below is information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/87979689501 To dialin via phone:
1669444 9171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 879 7968 9501
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, December 05, 2022
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/
EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Jon Froomin, Sanjay Gehani, Sam Hindi, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Richa Awasthi
4. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
5.1. City/EMID Minutes
5.1.1. City Council/Planning Commision Joint Special Meeting of November 15, 2022
5.1.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting of November 21, 2022
5.2. City/EMID Resolutions for Adoption (First City Resolution Number to be used tonight is 2022133 and EMID Resolution Number to be used tonight is 3693)
5.2.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing Staff to Issue the Request for Proposal for Construction Management and Support Services for the Recreation Center Replacement Project (CIP 301678)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.2.2. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster Accepting the Annual Capacity Fees and Development Impact Fee Report for FY 20212022; Establishing Three New Funds for Park Facilities Impact Fee, Transportation Impact Fee, and Public Safety Impact Fee; Budgeting for FY20222023 Revenues for Three New Impact Fees; and Appropriating Corresponding Capital Improvement Project Expenditures for These Fees; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Accepting the Annual Capacity Fees and Development Impact Fee Report for FY 20212022
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.3. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Confirming the Flexible Benefits Allowance for Members Serving on the City Council Effective January 1, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Confirming the Flexible Benefits Allowance for Members Serving on the City Council Effective January 1, 2023 c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.4. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Caused by the Threat of the Novel Covid19 Virus, and Proclaiming the Continuing Need for the City Council, Planning Commission and Committees to Meet by Teleconference and Allowing for Increased Meeting Accessibility via in Person and Teleconference Meeting Participation; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Proclaiming the Continuing Need for the Estero Municipal Improvement District Board of Directors, Planning Commission, and Committees to Meet by Teleconference and Allowing for Increased Meeting Accessibility via in Person and Teleconference Meeting Participation
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.5. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Task Order Bar202204 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 301693), and Study of the Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Task Order Bar202204 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 301693), and Study of the Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing To Hear and Consider Public Comments Regarding a Recommendation to the City Council Regarding an Amendment to the General Plan Definition for Town Center Land Use Category to Allow Residential, Mixed Use, Commercial Retail, and Research and Development Uses (GP20210003)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 (Rz20210005)
Located at 1001 and 1051 E. Hillsdale Boulevard – Harvest Properties – Neighborhood TC – APN: 094524220
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Staff Report
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A 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 – GP20210003
f) Action – 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 C2/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 094524220 RZ20210005
7. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
7.1. 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 327657)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
7.2. 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 327657) a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
7.3. Consideration of Adoption of an Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2022 2023 a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023 c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023
8. COMMUNICATIONS
8.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on November 15, 2022.
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
9. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes
CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FOSTER CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
620 FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD
FOSTER CITY, CALIFORNIA
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953 (AS AMENDED BY AB 361) WHICH AUTHORIZES TELECONFERENCED MEETINGS UNDER THE BROWN ACT DURING CERTAIN PROCLAIMED STATES OF EMERGENCY.
THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAIMED A STATE OF EMERGENCY RELATED TO COVID19 ON MARCH 4, 2020. THIS TELECONFERENCED MEETING IS NECESSARY SO THAT THE CITY CAN CONDUCT ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND IS PERMITTED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE 54953 IN ORDER TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ATTENDEES. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC THAT WISH TO ATTEND AND/OR PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING MAY DO SO IN PERSON OR BY JOINING THE ZOOM MEETING https://fostercity‐org.zoom.us/j/87979689501PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM MEETING. ANY EMAILS SENT TO [email protected] WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
Consistent with Government Code Section 54953, this City/District Meeting will be held via teleconference in addition to in person. City Councilmembers/District Board and staff will attend in person or via teleconference.
To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can observe the meeting from home or attend the meeting in person. Below is information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting.
To Attend the Meeting in Person:
Location: 620 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, California, 94404 To Provide Public Comment in Person:
Members of the public wishing to speak will be asked to fill out a Request to Speak Form. Forms will be accepted until the staff presentation on an agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non agenda items is closed. For special meetings, public comment is limited to item(s) on the agenda only.
To Observe the Meeting via Teleconference/Video Conference:
To access the meeting by computer / smartphone, go to: https://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/87979689501 To dialin via phone:
1669444 9171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 879 7968 9501
To Participate in the Meeting by Providing Public Comment via Teleconference/Video Conference:
During the Meeting: Live verbal public comments may be made by members of the public joining the meeting via Zoom. Zoom access information is provided above. Use the “raise hand” feature (for those joining by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”) during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address. The Zoom Host will call on people to speak by name provided or last 4 digits of phone number for dialin attendees. Please clearly state your full name for the record at the start of your public comment.
Before the Meeting: Written public comments for the record may be submitted in advance by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by email to: [email protected] and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting. Written public comments submitted by email should adhere to the following:
Clearly indicate the Agenda Item No. or specify “Public” in the Subject Line for items not on the agenda Include the submitter’s full name (Recommended but not required) Written public comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided in their entirety to the City Council prior to the meeting and will be made part of the written record but will not be read verbally at the meeting.
Written public comments will be posted to the City’s website for review prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
Monday, December 05, 2022
REGULAR MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/
EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Jon Froomin, Sanjay Gehani, Sam Hindi, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Richa Awasthi
4. PUBLIC
Government Code Section 54954.2 E (3) precludes the City Council from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during the “Public” portion of the agenda.
Information may be received, placed on a future agenda, or referred to the appropriate City staff. FCMC 2.08.240 Addressing the Council. "...Each person desiring to address the Council shall step up to the public rostrum after being recognized to speak by the presiding officer, shall state his/her name and address for the record, state the subject he/she wishes to discuss, state who he/she is representing if he/she represents an organization or other persons and, unless further time is granted by majority vote of the Council, shall limit his/her remarks to three minutes. The City Council may vary the time limit for any speaker, if it deems this necessary." Speakers may join the Zoom meeting via the meeting link and using the “raise hand” feature and the Zoom host will call on people.
5. CITY/EMID CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors and will be enacted by one motion unless removed by a member of the Council/Board, staff, or public. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a citizen or a Council/Board member so requests. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately after approval of the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. Vote may be by roll call.
5.1. City/EMID Minutes
5.1.1. City Council/Planning Commision Joint Special Meeting of November 15, 2022
5.1.2. City/EMID Regular Meeting of November 21, 2022
5.2. City/EMID Resolutions for Adoption (First City Resolution Number to be used tonight is 2022133 and EMID Resolution Number to be used tonight is 3693)
5.2.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Authorizing Staff to Issue the Request for Proposal for Construction Management and Support Services for the Recreation Center Replacement Project (CIP 301678)
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
5.2.2. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster Accepting the Annual Capacity Fees and Development Impact Fee Report for FY 20212022; Establishing Three New Funds for Park Facilities Impact Fee, Transportation Impact Fee, and Public Safety Impact Fee; Budgeting for FY20222023 Revenues for Three New Impact Fees; and Appropriating Corresponding Capital Improvement Project Expenditures for These Fees; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Accepting the Annual Capacity Fees and Development Impact Fee Report for FY 20212022
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.3. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Confirming the Flexible Benefits Allowance for Members Serving on the City Council Effective January 1, 2023; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Confirming the Flexible Benefits Allowance for Members Serving on the City Council Effective January 1, 2023 c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.4. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Caused by the Threat of the Novel Covid19 Virus, and Proclaiming the Continuing Need for the City Council, Planning Commission and Committees to Meet by Teleconference and Allowing for Increased Meeting Accessibility via in Person and Teleconference Meeting Participation; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Proclaiming the Continuing Need for the Estero Municipal Improvement District Board of Directors, Planning Commission, and Committees to Meet by Teleconference and Allowing for Increased Meeting Accessibility via in Person and Teleconference Meeting Participation
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
5.2.5. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Task Order Bar202204 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 301693), and Study of the Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation; and
b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Task Order Bar202204 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 301693), and Study of the Sea Cloud Park Maintenance Substation c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing To Hear and Consider Public Comments Regarding a Recommendation to the City Council Regarding an Amendment to the General Plan Definition for Town Center Land Use Category to Allow Residential, Mixed Use, Commercial Retail, and Research and Development Uses (GP20210003)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 (Rz20210005)
Located at 1001 and 1051 E. Hillsdale Boulevard – Harvest Properties – Neighborhood TC – APN: 094524220
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Staff Report
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A 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 – GP20210003
f) Action – 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 C2/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 094524220 RZ20210005
7. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
7.1. 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 327657)
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
7.2. 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 327657) a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
7.3. Consideration of Adoption of an Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2022 2023 a) Staff Report
b) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023 c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 20222023
8. COMMUNICATIONS
8.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on November 15, 2022.
a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
9. CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager and Council/EMID Board Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council/EMID Board requests for scheduling future items.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The public is invited to attend.
Any attendee wishing special accommodations at the meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Department at (650) 2863250 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council or EMID Board regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda packet was distributed will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk Department at City Hall located at 610 Foster City Boulevard during normal business hours and at the meeting.
City Council meetings on FCTV on Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Channel 99:
LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
REPLAY next day at 1:00 pm (that week only)
REPLAY Saturday at 5:00 pm (only on Saturday the week the actual meeting occurs) City Council meetings on https://www.fostercity.org/community/page/fctvlivestream:
STREAMED LIVE every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
City Council meetings ondemand:
https://www.fostercity.org/agendasandminutes