CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 2022
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Regular Meeting of December 5, 2022 of the City Council of the City of Foster City, sitting as said Council and as ex officio the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID), was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor/President Richa Awasthi.
Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, as amended through Order N-08-21, the meeting was held as a hybrid meeting.
ROLL CALL
The Acting City Clerk/Recording Secretary called the roll:
PRESENT:
Councilmembers/ex officio Directors Jon Froomin, Sanjay Gehani, Sam Hindi, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Richa Awasthi.
ABSENT: Councilmember/ ex officio Director Sanjay Gehani.
STAFF PRESENT: Stefan Chatwin , City/District Manager; Ben Stock, City Attorney/District Legal Counsel; Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City Manager; Edmund Suen, Finance Director, Derek Schweigart, Parks and Recreation Director; Tracy Avelar, Police Chief; Robert Marshall, Deputy Fire Chief; Louis Sun, Public Works Director; Rob Lasky, IT Manager; Thai-Chau Le, Planning Manager; Julie Paping, Principal Management Analyst ; Shuli Chen, Video Technician and Yelena Cappello, Acting City Clerk/ Recording Secretary.
PUBLIC
The following people addressed the City Council via email:
1. Jeff Regan, regarding Mayor Awasthi;
2. Eva Hess, regarding Mayor Awasthi;
3. MFCGagain, regarding Vice Mayor Froomin;
4. FCfamforbetter, regarding Vice Mayor Froomin; and
5. Steven Gunn, regarding the Levee Improvements Project and windsurf/wing ramp at Baywinds Park.
The following people addressed the City Council in person:
1. Mark Tischler, regarding the windsurf/wing ramp at Baywinds Park;
2. LaTisa Brooks, regarding the HIP Housing 2023 calendar;
3. Fred Baer, regarding the achievements of the San Mateo College Bull Dogs football team; and
Ken Poulton, addressed the City Council via teleconference regarding the windsurf/wing ramp at Baywinds Park.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember/Director Sullivan, seconded by Vice Mayor/Vice President Froomin, and carried unanimously, 4-0-0, Councilmember/Director Gehani was absent, approving the following items on the City/District Consent Calendar:
City/EMID Consent Calendar
1. Minutes of City Council/Planning Commission Joint Special Meeting of November 15, 2022;
2. Minutes of City/EMID Regular Meeting of November 21, 2022;
3. City Resolution No. 2022 -133, “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 301-678);”
4. City Resolution No. 2022- 134, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster Accepting the Annual Capacity Fees and Development Impact Fee Report for FY 2021-2022; Establishing Three New Funds for Park Facilities Impact Fee, Transportation Impact Fee, and Public Safety Impact Fee; Budgeting for FY2022- 2023 Revenues for Three New Impact Fees; and Appropriating Corresponding Capital Improvement Project Expenditures for These Fees;”
5. EMID Resolution No. 3693, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the E stero Municipal Improvement District Accepting the Annual Capacity Fees and Development Impact Fee Report for FY 2021-2022;”
6. City Resolution No. 2022- 135, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Confirming the Flexible Benefits Allowa nce for Members Serving on the City Council Effective January 1, 2023;” and
7. EMID Resolution No. 3694, “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;”
8. City Resolution No. 2022- 136, “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 Covid-19 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
9. EMID Resolution No. 3695, “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;”
10. City Resolution No. 2022- 137, “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;” and
11. EMID Resolution No. 3696, “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.”
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-138.
Mayor Awasthi opened a public hearing to hear and consider 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 Parks ide Towers to Allow R&D Uses (RZ20210005)Located at 1001 and 1051 E. Hillsdale Boulevard – Harvest Properties – Neighborhood TC – APN: 094524220.
Planning Manager Le presented the staff report.
Mathew White, representing Heitman, a real estate investment management firm, made a presentation.
Weng Tam, representing Norcal Carpenters Union Local 217, addressed the City Council via teleconference.
Without objection from the City Council, Mayor Awasthi closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Hindi , seconded by Councilmember Sullivan , and carried unanimously, 4-0-0, Councilmember Gehani was absent, adopting City Resolution No. 2022-138,” 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.”
Motion by Councilmember Hindi , seconded by Vice Mayor Froomin, and carried by roll call vote, 4-0-0, Councilmember Gehani was absent, to introduce the ordinance by title and waive further reading, and pass to second reading “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 Amen ded 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.”
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
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 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-139.
Public Works Director Sun presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor Froomin, seconded by Councilmember Sullivan, and carried unanimously, 4-0-0, Councilmember Gehani was absent, adopting City Resolution No. 2022-139, “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).”
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 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-140.
Public Works Director Sun presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Hindi, seconded by Vice Mayor Froomin and carried unanimously, 4-0-0, Councilmember Gehani was absent, adopting City Resolution No. 2022-140, “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).”
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED PAY PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022- 2023. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2022-141. EMID RESOLUTION NO. 3697.
City Manager Chatwin presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor/Vice President Froomin seconded by Councilmember/Director Hindi and carried unanimously, 4-0-0, Councilmember Gehani was absent, adopting City Resolution No. 2022-141, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023” and EMID Resolution No. 3697, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.”
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY/DISTRICT WARRANT OF DEMANDS. NO ACTION TAKEN.
City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on November 15, 2022.
COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS, COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS,
AND CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS
City/District Manager Chatwin recognized the retirement of Public Works Maintenance Manager Allen Smith and Administrative Assistant Jacquelyn Tiffany, thanked them for their service to the community, and wished them well in their future endeavors.
Councilmember/Director Sullivan thanked Maintenance Manager Smith and Administrative Assistant Tiffany for their service. He congratulated the College of San Mateo Bulldogs for the school’s recent athletic success. On November 23, he met with City Manager Chatwin. On November 24, he attended the Airport Land Use Committee (ALUC) meeting and they discussed plans for the City of San Bruno to redevelop the Shops at Tanforan. On November 28, he attended the City/ County Association of Governments (C/CAG) Congestion Management and Environmental Quality Committee meeting. He thanked Mayor Awasthi and congratulated the newly elected City Councilmembers.
Councilmember/Director Hindi congratulated Maintenance Manager Smith and Administrative Assistant Tiffany on their retirement and thanked them for their service. He acknowledged the promotion of Marlene Subhashini to Assistant City Manager and expressed enthusiasm over the opportunity to work together in her new role. He invited the community to attend the Holiday Tree Lighting on December 14, and wished everyone a happy holiday season.
Vice Mayor/ Vice President Froomin thanked Manager Chatwin for acknowledging retirees, and congratulated Maintenance Manager Smith and Administrative Assistant Tiffany on their retirement. He acknowledged the Foster City students whose art is in the HIP Housing 2023 calendar. He invited the community to attend a Community Hannukah Menorah Lighting event on December 21 at 7 p.m. in the Leo Ryan Park Amphitheater and wished the everyone happy holidays.
Mayor/President Awasthi stated that she attended the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Board meeting on December 1, and they approved the management staff salary increase. She wished everyone a happy holiday season.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Awasthi adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.