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://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/84422940058 PUBLIC 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://fostercity org.zoom.us/j/84422940058
To dialin via phone:
16699006833 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 844 2294 0058
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, January 09, 2023 6:30 PM
SPECIAL MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. PUBLIC
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3(a), members of the public wishing to address the Council may do so, and the comments shall be limited to the Special Meeting notice topic(s). 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 Resolutions for Adoption (First City Resolution Number to be used tonight is 20231 and EMID Resolution Number to be used tonight is 3699)
5.1.1. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Contract Agreement with Koff & Associates, a Division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., in the Amount of $8,250; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Contract Agreement with Koff & Associates, a Division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., in the Amount of $8,250
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Housing Element Zoning Amendments and Existing Unit Purchase Tenant Preference Policy
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Addendum to the 2015 Final Environmental Impact Report Prepared for the Foster City General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan (SCH #2012072003)
f) Action – An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Making Various Text Amendments to Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Implement Housing Sites Identified in the Sites Inventory in the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), 5th Cycle; and Making Various Text Amendments to Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code, Including Amendments to Chapter 17.78, “Accessory Dwelling Units” and 17.04, “Definitions” and Chapter 17.82, “Emergency Shelters”, Among Others, to Implement the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 20232031 Planning Period and Comply With Recent Changes in State Law and Finding Certain Amendments Subject to an Addendum to the 2015 Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) Prepared for the Foster City General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan (SCH #2012072003) or Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act – RZ20220003
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action – An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Rescinding Chapter 17.56 Floor Area Standards of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Implement Housing Policy HD9 and Program HD9D Identified in the 2015 2023 Housing Element and Finding the Amendment Within the Scope of the Negative Declaration Adopted for the 20152023 Housing Element – RZ2022 0003
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
h) Action – An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Adopting Amendments to the Foster City Zoning Map to Make Edits to Conform to Zoning Text Amendments and Implement the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 20232031 Planning Period and Comply With Recent Changes in State Law and Finding the Amendments Within the Scope of the Addendum to the 2015 FEIR – Rz20220002
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
i) Action – A Resolution of the City of Foster City Adopting Amended Preferences for Selection of Tenants of Existing Unit Purchase Program Affordable Housing Units and Finding the Amendment Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1. Interview and by Minute Order Consider Appointments of Four Citizens to New Full Terms from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 and One Citizen to an Unexpired Partial Term through December 31, 2023 on the Parks and Recreation Committee: Fred Baer, Sirish Bindal, Doris Duncan, Yvonne Ryzak, Raj Tiwari, and Jinjin Zhang
a) Staff Report
b) Take Action By Minute Order
7.2. Consideration of Foster City Council Liaisons List Dated January 9, 2023 a) Action – By Minute Order, Approve List
8. 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.
9. 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://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/84422940058 PUBLIC 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://fostercity org.zoom.us/j/84422940058
To dialin via phone:
16699006833 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 844 2294 0058
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, January 09, 2023 6:30 PM
SPECIAL MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. PUBLIC
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3(a), members of the public wishing to address the Council may do so, and the comments shall be limited to the Special Meeting notice topic(s). 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 Resolutions for Adoption (First City Resolution Number to be used tonight is 20231 and EMID Resolution Number to be used tonight is 3699)
5.1.1. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Contract Agreement with Koff & Associates, a Division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., in the Amount of $8,250; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Contract Agreement with Koff & Associates, a Division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., in the Amount of $8,250
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Housing Element Zoning Amendments and Existing Unit Purchase Tenant Preference Policy
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Addendum to the 2015 Final Environmental Impact Report Prepared for the Foster City General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan (SCH #2012072003)
f) Action – An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Making Various Text Amendments to Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Implement Housing Sites Identified in the Sites Inventory in the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), 5th Cycle; and Making Various Text Amendments to Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code, Including Amendments to Chapter 17.78, “Accessory Dwelling Units” and 17.04, “Definitions” and Chapter 17.82, “Emergency Shelters”, Among Others, to Implement the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 20232031 Planning Period and Comply With Recent Changes in State Law and Finding Certain Amendments Subject to an Addendum to the 2015 Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) Prepared for the Foster City General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan (SCH #2012072003) or Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act – RZ20220003
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action – An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Rescinding Chapter 17.56 Floor Area Standards of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Implement Housing Policy HD9 and Program HD9D Identified in the 2015 2023 Housing Element and Finding the Amendment Within the Scope of the Negative Declaration Adopted for the 20152023 Housing Element – RZ2022 0003
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
h) Action – An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Adopting Amendments to the Foster City Zoning Map to Make Edits to Conform to Zoning Text Amendments and Implement the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 20232031 Planning Period and Comply With Recent Changes in State Law and Finding the Amendments Within the Scope of the Addendum to the 2015 FEIR – Rz20220002
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
i) Action – A Resolution of the City of Foster City Adopting Amended Preferences for Selection of Tenants of Existing Unit Purchase Program Affordable Housing Units and Finding the Amendment Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1. Interview and by Minute Order Consider Appointments of Four Citizens to New Full Terms from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 and One Citizen to an Unexpired Partial Term through December 31, 2023 on the Parks and Recreation Committee: Fred Baer, Sirish Bindal, Doris Duncan, Yvonne Ryzak, Raj Tiwari, and Jinjin Zhang
a) Staff Report
b) Take Action By Minute Order
7.2. Consideration of Foster City Council Liaisons List Dated January 9, 2023 a) Action – By Minute Order, Approve List
8. 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.
9. 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://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/84422940058 PUBLIC 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://fostercity org.zoom.us/j/84422940058
To dialin via phone:
16699006833 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 844 2294 0058
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, January 09, 2023 6:30 PM
SPECIAL MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. PUBLIC
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3(a), members of the public wishing to address the Council may do so, and the comments shall be limited to the Special Meeting notice topic(s). 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 Resolutions for Adoption (First City Resolution Number to be used tonight is 20231 and EMID Resolution Number to be used tonight is 3699)
5.1.1. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Contract Agreement with Koff & Associates, a Division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., in the Amount of $8,250; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Contract Agreement with Koff & Associates, a Division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., in the Amount of $8,250
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Housing Element Zoning Amendments and Existing Unit Purchase Tenant Preference Policy
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Addendum to the 2015 Final Environmental Impact Report Prepared for the Foster City General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan (SCH #2012072003)
f) Action – An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Making Various Text Amendments to Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Implement Housing Sites Identified in the Sites Inventory in the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), 5th Cycle; and Making Various Text Amendments to Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code, Including Amendments to Chapter 17.78, “Accessory Dwelling Units” and 17.04, “Definitions” and Chapter 17.82, “Emergency Shelters”, Among Others, to Implement the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 20232031 Planning Period and Comply With Recent Changes in State Law and Finding Certain Amendments Subject to an Addendum to the 2015 Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) Prepared for the Foster City General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan (SCH #2012072003) or Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act – RZ20220003
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action – An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Rescinding Chapter 17.56 Floor Area Standards of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Implement Housing Policy HD9 and Program HD9D Identified in the 2015 2023 Housing Element and Finding the Amendment Within the Scope of the Negative Declaration Adopted for the 20152023 Housing Element – RZ2022 0003
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
h) Action – An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Adopting Amendments to the Foster City Zoning Map to Make Edits to Conform to Zoning Text Amendments and Implement the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 20232031 Planning Period and Comply With Recent Changes in State Law and Finding the Amendments Within the Scope of the Addendum to the 2015 FEIR – Rz20220002
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
i) Action – A Resolution of the City of Foster City Adopting Amended Preferences for Selection of Tenants of Existing Unit Purchase Program Affordable Housing Units and Finding the Amendment Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1. Interview and by Minute Order Consider Appointments of Four Citizens to New Full Terms from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 and One Citizen to an Unexpired Partial Term through December 31, 2023 on the Parks and Recreation Committee: Fred Baer, Sirish Bindal, Doris Duncan, Yvonne Ryzak, Raj Tiwari, and Jinjin Zhang
a) Staff Report
b) Take Action By Minute Order
7.2. Consideration of Foster City Council Liaisons List Dated January 9, 2023 a) Action – By Minute Order, Approve List
8. 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.
9. 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://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/84422940058 PUBLIC 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://fostercity org.zoom.us/j/84422940058
To dialin via phone:
16699006833 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 844 2294 0058
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, January 09, 2023 6:30 PM
SPECIAL MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. PUBLIC
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3(a), members of the public wishing to address the Council may do so, and the comments shall be limited to the Special Meeting notice topic(s). 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 Resolutions for Adoption (First City Resolution Number to be used tonight is 20231 and EMID Resolution Number to be used tonight is 3699)
5.1.1. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Contract Agreement with Koff & Associates, a Division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., in the Amount of $8,250; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Contract Agreement with Koff & Associates, a Division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., in the Amount of $8,250
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Housing Element Zoning Amendments and Existing Unit Purchase Tenant Preference Policy
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Addendum to the 2015 Final Environmental Impact Report Prepared for the Foster City General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan (SCH #2012072003)
f) Action – An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Making Various Text Amendments to Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Implement Housing Sites Identified in the Sites Inventory in the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), 5th Cycle; and Making Various Text Amendments to Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code, Including Amendments to Chapter 17.78, “Accessory Dwelling Units” and 17.04, “Definitions” and Chapter 17.82, “Emergency Shelters”, Among Others, to Implement the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 20232031 Planning Period and Comply With Recent Changes in State Law and Finding Certain Amendments Subject to an Addendum to the 2015 Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) Prepared for the Foster City General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan (SCH #2012072003) or Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act – RZ20220003
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action – An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Rescinding Chapter 17.56 Floor Area Standards of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Implement Housing Policy HD9 and Program HD9D Identified in the 2015 2023 Housing Element and Finding the Amendment Within the Scope of the Negative Declaration Adopted for the 20152023 Housing Element – RZ2022 0003
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
h) Action – An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Adopting Amendments to the Foster City Zoning Map to Make Edits to Conform to Zoning Text Amendments and Implement the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 20232031 Planning Period and Comply With Recent Changes in State Law and Finding the Amendments Within the Scope of the Addendum to the 2015 FEIR – Rz20220002
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
i) Action – A Resolution of the City of Foster City Adopting Amended Preferences for Selection of Tenants of Existing Unit Purchase Program Affordable Housing Units and Finding the Amendment Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1. Interview and by Minute Order Consider Appointments of Four Citizens to New Full Terms from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 and One Citizen to an Unexpired Partial Term through December 31, 2023 on the Parks and Recreation Committee: Fred Baer, Sirish Bindal, Doris Duncan, Yvonne Ryzak, Raj Tiwari, and Jinjin Zhang
a) Staff Report
b) Take Action By Minute Order
7.2. Consideration of Foster City Council Liaisons List Dated January 9, 2023 a) Action – By Minute Order, Approve List
8. 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.
9. 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://fostercityorg.zoom.us/j/84422940058 PUBLIC 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://fostercity org.zoom.us/j/84422940058
To dialin via phone:
16699006833 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 844 2294 0058
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, January 09, 2023 6:30 PM
SPECIAL MEETING AS CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers/ex officio EMID Directors Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. PUBLIC
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3(a), members of the public wishing to address the Council may do so, and the comments shall be limited to the Special Meeting notice topic(s). 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 Resolutions for Adoption (First City Resolution Number to be used tonight is 20231 and EMID Resolution Number to be used tonight is 3699)
5.1.1. a) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Contract Agreement with Koff & Associates, a Division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., in the Amount of $8,250; and b) A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Existing Contract Agreement with Koff & Associates, a Division of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., in the Amount of $8,250
c) Staff Report
d) Adopt Resolutions
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding the Housing Element Zoning Amendments and Existing Unit Purchase Tenant Preference Policy
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting an Addendum to the 2015 Final Environmental Impact Report Prepared for the Foster City General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan (SCH #2012072003)
f) Action – An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Making Various Text Amendments to Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Implement Housing Sites Identified in the Sites Inventory in the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), 5th Cycle; and Making Various Text Amendments to Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code, Including Amendments to Chapter 17.78, “Accessory Dwelling Units” and 17.04, “Definitions” and Chapter 17.82, “Emergency Shelters”, Among Others, to Implement the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 20232031 Planning Period and Comply With Recent Changes in State Law and Finding Certain Amendments Subject to an Addendum to the 2015 Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) Prepared for the Foster City General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan (SCH #2012072003) or Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act – RZ20220003
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
g) Action – An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Rescinding Chapter 17.56 Floor Area Standards of Title 17, “Zoning” of the Foster City Municipal Code to Implement Housing Policy HD9 and Program HD9D Identified in the 2015 2023 Housing Element and Finding the Amendment Within the Scope of the Negative Declaration Adopted for the 20152023 Housing Element – RZ2022 0003
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
h) Action – An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Adopting Amendments to the Foster City Zoning Map to Make Edits to Conform to Zoning Text Amendments and Implement the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 20232031 Planning Period and Comply With Recent Changes in State Law and Finding the Amendments Within the Scope of the Addendum to the 2015 FEIR – Rz20220002
i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
i) Action – A Resolution of the City of Foster City Adopting Amended Preferences for Selection of Tenants of Existing Unit Purchase Program Affordable Housing Units and Finding the Amendment Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1. Interview and by Minute Order Consider Appointments of Four Citizens to New Full Terms from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 and One Citizen to an Unexpired Partial Term through December 31, 2023 on the Parks and Recreation Committee: Fred Baer, Sirish Bindal, Doris Duncan, Yvonne Ryzak, Raj Tiwari, and Jinjin Zhang
a) Staff Report
b) Take Action By Minute Order
7.2. Consideration of Foster City Council Liaisons List Dated January 9, 2023 a) Action – By Minute Order, Approve List
8. 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.
9. 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