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/86232342492 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/86232342492
To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 862 3234 2492
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, February 06, 2023 6:30 PM
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 Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing February 2023 as Black History Month
4.2. A Proclamation Recognizing January 2023 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month
5. 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.
6. 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.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. 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.
6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2022
6.2. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2022
6.3. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2023
6.4. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023
6.5. An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the 72 acre Portion of the + 132acres Land Known as Vintage Park to Decrease the Allowable Office Square Footage by 250,000 Square Feet and Increase the Allowable Laboratory Space by 250,000 Square Feet for the South Campus Portion of the Gilead Sciences Integrated Campus Master Plan and to Include the Previously Approved Temporary Gilead Park Into a Permanent Use – 300068 Lakeside Drive; 301 and 309 Velocity Way in Neighborhood VP – Gilead Sciences, Inc – APNs: 094122050; 060; 070; 080; 110; 120; 130; 140; 150; 094901290; 300; 310; 340; 370; 380; 390; 400; 410; 094904040; 130; 094901250; 260; 270; 280; 350; 360; 094902060; 070; 090; 120; 130; 140; 094903040; 094904290; 300; 310; 320; 330; 340; 094905040; 050; 060; 070; 080; 090; 123 400010; 020; 030; 040; 050; 060; 070; 080; 090; 100; 110; 120; 130; 140; 150; 160; 170; 180; 190; and 200–RZ20220001 (First Reading and adoption of Addendum No. 5 to 2013 FSEIR on January 17, 2023)
a) Adopt Ordinance
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Sole Source Agreements With HF&H Consultants for a Franchise Fee Study in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 and a Cost of Service Study in an Amount Not to Exceed $64,800, Approving a Total Contingency Amount of $15,200 and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Contract Amendments Up to the Contingency Amount, and Authorizing the Appropriation of $130,000 From General Fund Rate Stabilization Reserve Account No. 0010000295 3021 to Account No. 00109134314251
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding a Recommendation Tthat the City Council Approve 1) a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Section 15301existing Facilities) Related to the Addition of Research and Development (R&D) Uses at Century Plaza Office Building Pursuant of the California Environmental Quality Act (EA20210005); and 2) an Ordinance to Amend the Previously Approved General Development Plan (GDP) for the 5.135acre Parcel Known as 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard at the Northwest Corner of Foster City Boulevard and East Hillsdale Boulevard in the C2/PD (General Business/planned Development Combining) District With an Amended GDP to Allow R&D Uses and a Parking Reduction to a Total of 327 Parking Spaces (RZ20210006)
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Find the Project Categorically Exempt as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Section 15301existing Facilities) Related to the Addition of Research and Development (R&D) Uses at Century Plaza Office Building Pursuant of the California Environmental Quality Act (EA20210005); and introduce an Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the 5.135acre Parcel Known as Century Plaza Located at 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard, 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 – APN 094512080 RZ20210006 i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1. Consideration of the Chamber San Mateo County Progress Seminars a) Staff Report
b) By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. REPORTS
9.1. Parks and Recreation Committee 2022 Year End Report, Review of Mission Statement, and Goals for 2023
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
10. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
10.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Overhire of the Chief Building Official and Building Inspector Positions a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
10.2. Consideration of the Addition of an Administrative Services Director Job Classification, Amendment of the Human Resources Manager Job Classification, and Amendment of the Pay Plan to Include the Pay Range for Administrative Services Director and Update the Pay Range for Human Resources Manager
a) Staff Report
b) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding the Job Classification of Administrative Services Director c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding the Job Classification of Administrative Services Director
d) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending the Job Classification of Human Resources Manager e) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Amending the Job Classification of Human Resources Manager
f) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan Effective February 6, 2023 g) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan Effective February 6, 2023
11. OLD BUSINESS
11.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract in an Amount Not to Exceed $48,660 with Wildlife Innovations Inc. For Development of an Integrated Canada Goose Population Management Plan, Including Environmental Review, Authorization of an Additional Budget Appropriation of $35,960 and Establishment of a Contingency in the Amount of $7,300 With Authorization Given to the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendments
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on January 5, 2023 and January 12, 2023 and ACH were processed on January 5, 2023. a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
13. 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.
14. 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/86232342492 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/86232342492
To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 862 3234 2492
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, February 06, 2023 6:30 PM
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 Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing February 2023 as Black History Month
4.2. A Proclamation Recognizing January 2023 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month
5. 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.
6. 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.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. 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.
6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2022
6.2. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2022
6.3. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2023
6.4. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023
6.5. An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the 72 acre Portion of the + 132acres Land Known as Vintage Park to Decrease the Allowable Office Square Footage by 250,000 Square Feet and Increase the Allowable Laboratory Space by 250,000 Square Feet for the South Campus Portion of the Gilead Sciences Integrated Campus Master Plan and to Include the Previously Approved Temporary Gilead Park Into a Permanent Use – 300068 Lakeside Drive; 301 and 309 Velocity Way in Neighborhood VP – Gilead Sciences, Inc – APNs: 094122050; 060; 070; 080; 110; 120; 130; 140; 150; 094901290; 300; 310; 340; 370; 380; 390; 400; 410; 094904040; 130; 094901250; 260; 270; 280; 350; 360; 094902060; 070; 090; 120; 130; 140; 094903040; 094904290; 300; 310; 320; 330; 340; 094905040; 050; 060; 070; 080; 090; 123 400010; 020; 030; 040; 050; 060; 070; 080; 090; 100; 110; 120; 130; 140; 150; 160; 170; 180; 190; and 200–RZ20220001 (First Reading and adoption of Addendum No. 5 to 2013 FSEIR on January 17, 2023)
a) Adopt Ordinance
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Sole Source Agreements With HF&H Consultants for a Franchise Fee Study in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 and a Cost of Service Study in an Amount Not to Exceed $64,800, Approving a Total Contingency Amount of $15,200 and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Contract Amendments Up to the Contingency Amount, and Authorizing the Appropriation of $130,000 From General Fund Rate Stabilization Reserve Account No. 0010000295 3021 to Account No. 00109134314251
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding a Recommendation Tthat the City Council Approve 1) a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Section 15301existing Facilities) Related to the Addition of Research and Development (R&D) Uses at Century Plaza Office Building Pursuant of the California Environmental Quality Act (EA20210005); and 2) an Ordinance to Amend the Previously Approved General Development Plan (GDP) for the 5.135acre Parcel Known as 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard at the Northwest Corner of Foster City Boulevard and East Hillsdale Boulevard in the C2/PD (General Business/planned Development Combining) District With an Amended GDP to Allow R&D Uses and a Parking Reduction to a Total of 327 Parking Spaces (RZ20210006)
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Find the Project Categorically Exempt as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Section 15301existing Facilities) Related to the Addition of Research and Development (R&D) Uses at Century Plaza Office Building Pursuant of the California Environmental Quality Act (EA20210005); and introduce an Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the 5.135acre Parcel Known as Century Plaza Located at 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard, 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 – APN 094512080 RZ20210006 i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1. Consideration of the Chamber San Mateo County Progress Seminars a) Staff Report
b) By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. REPORTS
9.1. Parks and Recreation Committee 2022 Year End Report, Review of Mission Statement, and Goals for 2023
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
10. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
10.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Overhire of the Chief Building Official and Building Inspector Positions a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
10.2. Consideration of the Addition of an Administrative Services Director Job Classification, Amendment of the Human Resources Manager Job Classification, and Amendment of the Pay Plan to Include the Pay Range for Administrative Services Director and Update the Pay Range for Human Resources Manager
a) Staff Report
b) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding the Job Classification of Administrative Services Director c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding the Job Classification of Administrative Services Director
d) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending the Job Classification of Human Resources Manager e) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Amending the Job Classification of Human Resources Manager
f) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan Effective February 6, 2023 g) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan Effective February 6, 2023
11. OLD BUSINESS
11.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract in an Amount Not to Exceed $48,660 with Wildlife Innovations Inc. For Development of an Integrated Canada Goose Population Management Plan, Including Environmental Review, Authorization of an Additional Budget Appropriation of $35,960 and Establishment of a Contingency in the Amount of $7,300 With Authorization Given to the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendments
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on January 5, 2023 and January 12, 2023 and ACH were processed on January 5, 2023. a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
13. 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.
14. 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/86232342492 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/86232342492
To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 862 3234 2492
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, February 06, 2023 6:30 PM
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 Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing February 2023 as Black History Month
4.2. A Proclamation Recognizing January 2023 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month
5. 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.
6. 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.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. 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.
6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2022
6.2. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2022
6.3. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2023
6.4. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023
6.5. An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the 72 acre Portion of the + 132acres Land Known as Vintage Park to Decrease the Allowable Office Square Footage by 250,000 Square Feet and Increase the Allowable Laboratory Space by 250,000 Square Feet for the South Campus Portion of the Gilead Sciences Integrated Campus Master Plan and to Include the Previously Approved Temporary Gilead Park Into a Permanent Use – 300068 Lakeside Drive; 301 and 309 Velocity Way in Neighborhood VP – Gilead Sciences, Inc – APNs: 094122050; 060; 070; 080; 110; 120; 130; 140; 150; 094901290; 300; 310; 340; 370; 380; 390; 400; 410; 094904040; 130; 094901250; 260; 270; 280; 350; 360; 094902060; 070; 090; 120; 130; 140; 094903040; 094904290; 300; 310; 320; 330; 340; 094905040; 050; 060; 070; 080; 090; 123 400010; 020; 030; 040; 050; 060; 070; 080; 090; 100; 110; 120; 130; 140; 150; 160; 170; 180; 190; and 200–RZ20220001 (First Reading and adoption of Addendum No. 5 to 2013 FSEIR on January 17, 2023)
a) Adopt Ordinance
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Sole Source Agreements With HF&H Consultants for a Franchise Fee Study in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 and a Cost of Service Study in an Amount Not to Exceed $64,800, Approving a Total Contingency Amount of $15,200 and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Contract Amendments Up to the Contingency Amount, and Authorizing the Appropriation of $130,000 From General Fund Rate Stabilization Reserve Account No. 0010000295 3021 to Account No. 00109134314251
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding a Recommendation Tthat the City Council Approve 1) a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Section 15301existing Facilities) Related to the Addition of Research and Development (R&D) Uses at Century Plaza Office Building Pursuant of the California Environmental Quality Act (EA20210005); and 2) an Ordinance to Amend the Previously Approved General Development Plan (GDP) for the 5.135acre Parcel Known as 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard at the Northwest Corner of Foster City Boulevard and East Hillsdale Boulevard in the C2/PD (General Business/planned Development Combining) District With an Amended GDP to Allow R&D Uses and a Parking Reduction to a Total of 327 Parking Spaces (RZ20210006)
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Find the Project Categorically Exempt as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Section 15301existing Facilities) Related to the Addition of Research and Development (R&D) Uses at Century Plaza Office Building Pursuant of the California Environmental Quality Act (EA20210005); and introduce an Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the 5.135acre Parcel Known as Century Plaza Located at 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard, 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 – APN 094512080 RZ20210006 i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1. Consideration of the Chamber San Mateo County Progress Seminars a) Staff Report
b) By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. REPORTS
9.1. Parks and Recreation Committee 2022 Year End Report, Review of Mission Statement, and Goals for 2023
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
10. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
10.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Overhire of the Chief Building Official and Building Inspector Positions a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
10.2. Consideration of the Addition of an Administrative Services Director Job Classification, Amendment of the Human Resources Manager Job Classification, and Amendment of the Pay Plan to Include the Pay Range for Administrative Services Director and Update the Pay Range for Human Resources Manager
a) Staff Report
b) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding the Job Classification of Administrative Services Director c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding the Job Classification of Administrative Services Director
d) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending the Job Classification of Human Resources Manager e) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Amending the Job Classification of Human Resources Manager
f) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan Effective February 6, 2023 g) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan Effective February 6, 2023
11. OLD BUSINESS
11.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract in an Amount Not to Exceed $48,660 with Wildlife Innovations Inc. For Development of an Integrated Canada Goose Population Management Plan, Including Environmental Review, Authorization of an Additional Budget Appropriation of $35,960 and Establishment of a Contingency in the Amount of $7,300 With Authorization Given to the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendments
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on January 5, 2023 and January 12, 2023 and ACH were processed on January 5, 2023. a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
13. 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.
14. 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/86232342492 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/86232342492
To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 862 3234 2492
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, February 06, 2023 6:30 PM
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 Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing February 2023 as Black History Month
4.2. A Proclamation Recognizing January 2023 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month
5. 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.
6. 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.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. 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.
6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2022
6.2. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2022
6.3. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2023
6.4. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023
6.5. An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the 72 acre Portion of the + 132acres Land Known as Vintage Park to Decrease the Allowable Office Square Footage by 250,000 Square Feet and Increase the Allowable Laboratory Space by 250,000 Square Feet for the South Campus Portion of the Gilead Sciences Integrated Campus Master Plan and to Include the Previously Approved Temporary Gilead Park Into a Permanent Use – 300068 Lakeside Drive; 301 and 309 Velocity Way in Neighborhood VP – Gilead Sciences, Inc – APNs: 094122050; 060; 070; 080; 110; 120; 130; 140; 150; 094901290; 300; 310; 340; 370; 380; 390; 400; 410; 094904040; 130; 094901250; 260; 270; 280; 350; 360; 094902060; 070; 090; 120; 130; 140; 094903040; 094904290; 300; 310; 320; 330; 340; 094905040; 050; 060; 070; 080; 090; 123 400010; 020; 030; 040; 050; 060; 070; 080; 090; 100; 110; 120; 130; 140; 150; 160; 170; 180; 190; and 200–RZ20220001 (First Reading and adoption of Addendum No. 5 to 2013 FSEIR on January 17, 2023)
a) Adopt Ordinance
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Sole Source Agreements With HF&H Consultants for a Franchise Fee Study in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 and a Cost of Service Study in an Amount Not to Exceed $64,800, Approving a Total Contingency Amount of $15,200 and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Contract Amendments Up to the Contingency Amount, and Authorizing the Appropriation of $130,000 From General Fund Rate Stabilization Reserve Account No. 0010000295 3021 to Account No. 00109134314251
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding a Recommendation Tthat the City Council Approve 1) a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Section 15301existing Facilities) Related to the Addition of Research and Development (R&D) Uses at Century Plaza Office Building Pursuant of the California Environmental Quality Act (EA20210005); and 2) an Ordinance to Amend the Previously Approved General Development Plan (GDP) for the 5.135acre Parcel Known as 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard at the Northwest Corner of Foster City Boulevard and East Hillsdale Boulevard in the C2/PD (General Business/planned Development Combining) District With an Amended GDP to Allow R&D Uses and a Parking Reduction to a Total of 327 Parking Spaces (RZ20210006)
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Find the Project Categorically Exempt as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Section 15301existing Facilities) Related to the Addition of Research and Development (R&D) Uses at Century Plaza Office Building Pursuant of the California Environmental Quality Act (EA20210005); and introduce an Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the 5.135acre Parcel Known as Century Plaza Located at 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard, 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 – APN 094512080 RZ20210006 i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1. Consideration of the Chamber San Mateo County Progress Seminars a) Staff Report
b) By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. REPORTS
9.1. Parks and Recreation Committee 2022 Year End Report, Review of Mission Statement, and Goals for 2023
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
10. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
10.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Overhire of the Chief Building Official and Building Inspector Positions a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
10.2. Consideration of the Addition of an Administrative Services Director Job Classification, Amendment of the Human Resources Manager Job Classification, and Amendment of the Pay Plan to Include the Pay Range for Administrative Services Director and Update the Pay Range for Human Resources Manager
a) Staff Report
b) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding the Job Classification of Administrative Services Director c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding the Job Classification of Administrative Services Director
d) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending the Job Classification of Human Resources Manager e) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Amending the Job Classification of Human Resources Manager
f) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan Effective February 6, 2023 g) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan Effective February 6, 2023
11. OLD BUSINESS
11.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract in an Amount Not to Exceed $48,660 with Wildlife Innovations Inc. For Development of an Integrated Canada Goose Population Management Plan, Including Environmental Review, Authorization of an Additional Budget Appropriation of $35,960 and Establishment of a Contingency in the Amount of $7,300 With Authorization Given to the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendments
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on January 5, 2023 and January 12, 2023 and ACH were processed on January 5, 2023. a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
13. 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.
14. 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/86232342492 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/86232342492
To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 862 3234 2492
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, February 06, 2023 6:30 PM
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 Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing February 2023 as Black History Month
4.2. A Proclamation Recognizing January 2023 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month
5. 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.
6. 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.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. 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.
6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2022
6.2. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2022
6.3. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2023
6.4. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023
6.5. An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the 72 acre Portion of the + 132acres Land Known as Vintage Park to Decrease the Allowable Office Square Footage by 250,000 Square Feet and Increase the Allowable Laboratory Space by 250,000 Square Feet for the South Campus Portion of the Gilead Sciences Integrated Campus Master Plan and to Include the Previously Approved Temporary Gilead Park Into a Permanent Use – 300068 Lakeside Drive; 301 and 309 Velocity Way in Neighborhood VP – Gilead Sciences, Inc – APNs: 094122050; 060; 070; 080; 110; 120; 130; 140; 150; 094901290; 300; 310; 340; 370; 380; 390; 400; 410; 094904040; 130; 094901250; 260; 270; 280; 350; 360; 094902060; 070; 090; 120; 130; 140; 094903040; 094904290; 300; 310; 320; 330; 340; 094905040; 050; 060; 070; 080; 090; 123 400010; 020; 030; 040; 050; 060; 070; 080; 090; 100; 110; 120; 130; 140; 150; 160; 170; 180; 190; and 200–RZ20220001 (First Reading and adoption of Addendum No. 5 to 2013 FSEIR on January 17, 2023)
a) Adopt Ordinance
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Sole Source Agreements With HF&H Consultants for a Franchise Fee Study in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 and a Cost of Service Study in an Amount Not to Exceed $64,800, Approving a Total Contingency Amount of $15,200 and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Contract Amendments Up to the Contingency Amount, and Authorizing the Appropriation of $130,000 From General Fund Rate Stabilization Reserve Account No. 0010000295 3021 to Account No. 00109134314251
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding a Recommendation Tthat the City Council Approve 1) a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Section 15301existing Facilities) Related to the Addition of Research and Development (R&D) Uses at Century Plaza Office Building Pursuant of the California Environmental Quality Act (EA20210005); and 2) an Ordinance to Amend the Previously Approved General Development Plan (GDP) for the 5.135acre Parcel Known as 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard at the Northwest Corner of Foster City Boulevard and East Hillsdale Boulevard in the C2/PD (General Business/planned Development Combining) District With an Amended GDP to Allow R&D Uses and a Parking Reduction to a Total of 327 Parking Spaces (RZ20210006)
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Find the Project Categorically Exempt as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Section 15301existing Facilities) Related to the Addition of Research and Development (R&D) Uses at Century Plaza Office Building Pursuant of the California Environmental Quality Act (EA20210005); and introduce an Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the 5.135acre Parcel Known as Century Plaza Located at 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard, 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 – APN 094512080 RZ20210006 i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1. Consideration of the Chamber San Mateo County Progress Seminars a) Staff Report
b) By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. REPORTS
9.1. Parks and Recreation Committee 2022 Year End Report, Review of Mission Statement, and Goals for 2023
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
10. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
10.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Overhire of the Chief Building Official and Building Inspector Positions a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
10.2. Consideration of the Addition of an Administrative Services Director Job Classification, Amendment of the Human Resources Manager Job Classification, and Amendment of the Pay Plan to Include the Pay Range for Administrative Services Director and Update the Pay Range for Human Resources Manager
a) Staff Report
b) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding the Job Classification of Administrative Services Director c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding the Job Classification of Administrative Services Director
d) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending the Job Classification of Human Resources Manager e) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Amending the Job Classification of Human Resources Manager
f) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan Effective February 6, 2023 g) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan Effective February 6, 2023
11. OLD BUSINESS
11.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract in an Amount Not to Exceed $48,660 with Wildlife Innovations Inc. For Development of an Integrated Canada Goose Population Management Plan, Including Environmental Review, Authorization of an Additional Budget Appropriation of $35,960 and Establishment of a Contingency in the Amount of $7,300 With Authorization Given to the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendments
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on January 5, 2023 and January 12, 2023 and ACH were processed on January 5, 2023. a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
13. 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.
14. 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/86232342492 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/86232342492
To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 862 3234 2492
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, February 06, 2023 6:30 PM
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 Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing February 2023 as Black History Month
4.2. A Proclamation Recognizing January 2023 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month
5. 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.
6. 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.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. 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.
6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2022
6.2. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2022
6.3. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2023
6.4. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023
6.5. An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the 72 acre Portion of the + 132acres Land Known as Vintage Park to Decrease the Allowable Office Square Footage by 250,000 Square Feet and Increase the Allowable Laboratory Space by 250,000 Square Feet for the South Campus Portion of the Gilead Sciences Integrated Campus Master Plan and to Include the Previously Approved Temporary Gilead Park Into a Permanent Use – 300068 Lakeside Drive; 301 and 309 Velocity Way in Neighborhood VP – Gilead Sciences, Inc – APNs: 094122050; 060; 070; 080; 110; 120; 130; 140; 150; 094901290; 300; 310; 340; 370; 380; 390; 400; 410; 094904040; 130; 094901250; 260; 270; 280; 350; 360; 094902060; 070; 090; 120; 130; 140; 094903040; 094904290; 300; 310; 320; 330; 340; 094905040; 050; 060; 070; 080; 090; 123 400010; 020; 030; 040; 050; 060; 070; 080; 090; 100; 110; 120; 130; 140; 150; 160; 170; 180; 190; and 200–RZ20220001 (First Reading and adoption of Addendum No. 5 to 2013 FSEIR on January 17, 2023)
a) Adopt Ordinance
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Sole Source Agreements With HF&H Consultants for a Franchise Fee Study in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 and a Cost of Service Study in an Amount Not to Exceed $64,800, Approving a Total Contingency Amount of $15,200 and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Contract Amendments Up to the Contingency Amount, and Authorizing the Appropriation of $130,000 From General Fund Rate Stabilization Reserve Account No. 0010000295 3021 to Account No. 00109134314251
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding a Recommendation Tthat the City Council Approve 1) a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Section 15301existing Facilities) Related to the Addition of Research and Development (R&D) Uses at Century Plaza Office Building Pursuant of the California Environmental Quality Act (EA20210005); and 2) an Ordinance to Amend the Previously Approved General Development Plan (GDP) for the 5.135acre Parcel Known as 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard at the Northwest Corner of Foster City Boulevard and East Hillsdale Boulevard in the C2/PD (General Business/planned Development Combining) District With an Amended GDP to Allow R&D Uses and a Parking Reduction to a Total of 327 Parking Spaces (RZ20210006)
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Find the Project Categorically Exempt as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Section 15301existing Facilities) Related to the Addition of Research and Development (R&D) Uses at Century Plaza Office Building Pursuant of the California Environmental Quality Act (EA20210005); and introduce an Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the 5.135acre Parcel Known as Century Plaza Located at 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard, 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 – APN 094512080 RZ20210006 i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1. Consideration of the Chamber San Mateo County Progress Seminars a) Staff Report
b) By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. REPORTS
9.1. Parks and Recreation Committee 2022 Year End Report, Review of Mission Statement, and Goals for 2023
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
10. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
10.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Overhire of the Chief Building Official and Building Inspector Positions a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
10.2. Consideration of the Addition of an Administrative Services Director Job Classification, Amendment of the Human Resources Manager Job Classification, and Amendment of the Pay Plan to Include the Pay Range for Administrative Services Director and Update the Pay Range for Human Resources Manager
a) Staff Report
b) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding the Job Classification of Administrative Services Director c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding the Job Classification of Administrative Services Director
d) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending the Job Classification of Human Resources Manager e) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Amending the Job Classification of Human Resources Manager
f) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan Effective February 6, 2023 g) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan Effective February 6, 2023
11. OLD BUSINESS
11.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract in an Amount Not to Exceed $48,660 with Wildlife Innovations Inc. For Development of an Integrated Canada Goose Population Management Plan, Including Environmental Review, Authorization of an Additional Budget Appropriation of $35,960 and Establishment of a Contingency in the Amount of $7,300 With Authorization Given to the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendments
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on January 5, 2023 and January 12, 2023 and ACH were processed on January 5, 2023. a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
13. 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.
14. 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/86232342492 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/86232342492
To dialin via phone:
16694449171 or
14086380968
And enter Webinar ID: 862 3234 2492
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, February 06, 2023 6:30 PM
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 Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
4.1. A Proclamation Recognizing February 2023 as Black History Month
4.2. A Proclamation Recognizing January 2023 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month
5. 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.
6. 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.
This section includes minutes, ordinances for adoption, resolutions for adoption, and other business as needed. 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.
6.1. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2022
6.2. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2022
6.3. City/EMID Special Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2023
6.4. City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2023
6.5. An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the 72 acre Portion of the + 132acres Land Known as Vintage Park to Decrease the Allowable Office Square Footage by 250,000 Square Feet and Increase the Allowable Laboratory Space by 250,000 Square Feet for the South Campus Portion of the Gilead Sciences Integrated Campus Master Plan and to Include the Previously Approved Temporary Gilead Park Into a Permanent Use – 300068 Lakeside Drive; 301 and 309 Velocity Way in Neighborhood VP – Gilead Sciences, Inc – APNs: 094122050; 060; 070; 080; 110; 120; 130; 140; 150; 094901290; 300; 310; 340; 370; 380; 390; 400; 410; 094904040; 130; 094901250; 260; 270; 280; 350; 360; 094902060; 070; 090; 120; 130; 140; 094903040; 094904290; 300; 310; 320; 330; 340; 094905040; 050; 060; 070; 080; 090; 123 400010; 020; 030; 040; 050; 060; 070; 080; 090; 100; 110; 120; 130; 140; 150; 160; 170; 180; 190; and 200–RZ20220001 (First Reading and adoption of Addendum No. 5 to 2013 FSEIR on January 17, 2023)
a) Adopt Ordinance
6.6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Sole Source Agreements With HF&H Consultants for a Franchise Fee Study in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 and a Cost of Service Study in an Amount Not to Exceed $64,800, Approving a Total Contingency Amount of $15,200 and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Contract Amendments Up to the Contingency Amount, and Authorizing the Appropriation of $130,000 From General Fund Rate Stabilization Reserve Account No. 0010000295 3021 to Account No. 00109134314251
a) Staff Report
b) Adopt Resolution
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. A Public Hearing to Hear and Consider Comments Regarding a Recommendation Tthat the City Council Approve 1) a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Section 15301existing Facilities) Related to the Addition of Research and Development (R&D) Uses at Century Plaza Office Building Pursuant of the California Environmental Quality Act (EA20210005); and 2) an Ordinance to Amend the Previously Approved General Development Plan (GDP) for the 5.135acre Parcel Known as 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard at the Northwest Corner of Foster City Boulevard and East Hillsdale Boulevard in the C2/PD (General Business/planned Development Combining) District With an Amended GDP to Allow R&D Uses and a Parking Reduction to a Total of 327 Parking Spaces (RZ20210006)
a) Staff Report
b) Open Public Hearing
c) Receive Public Testimony
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Action – Find the Project Categorically Exempt as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Section 15301existing Facilities) Related to the Addition of Research and Development (R&D) Uses at Century Plaza Office Building Pursuant of the California Environmental Quality Act (EA20210005); and introduce an Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the 5.135acre Parcel Known as Century Plaza Located at 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard, 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 – APN 094512080 RZ20210006 i) Introduce Ordinance by title only, by motion waive further reading ii) By motion pass ordinance to second reading
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1. Consideration of the Chamber San Mateo County Progress Seminars a) Staff Report
b) By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
9. REPORTS
9.1. Parks and Recreation Committee 2022 Year End Report, Review of Mission Statement, and Goals for 2023
a) Staff Report
b) Action By Minute Order, Receive and Accept Report
10. RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
10.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Overhire of the Chief Building Official and Building Inspector Positions a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
10.2. Consideration of the Addition of an Administrative Services Director Job Classification, Amendment of the Human Resources Manager Job Classification, and Amendment of the Pay Plan to Include the Pay Range for Administrative Services Director and Update the Pay Range for Human Resources Manager
a) Staff Report
b) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adding the Job Classification of Administrative Services Director c) Action – A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adding the Job Classification of Administrative Services Director
d) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Amending the Job Classification of Human Resources Manager e) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Amending the Job Classification of Human Resources Manager
f) Action A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan Effective February 6, 2023 g) Action A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving and Adopting the Amended Pay Plan Effective February 6, 2023
11. OLD BUSINESS
11.1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract in an Amount Not to Exceed $48,660 with Wildlife Innovations Inc. For Development of an Integrated Canada Goose Population Management Plan, Including Environmental Review, Authorization of an Additional Budget Appropriation of $35,960 and Establishment of a Contingency in the Amount of $7,300 With Authorization Given to the City Manager to Execute Contract Amendments
a) Staff Report
b) Action – Adopt Resolution
12. COMMUNICATIONS
12.1. City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on January 5, 2023 and January 12, 2023 and ACH were processed on January 5, 2023. a) Information Item Only
b) No Action Required
13. 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.
14. 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