CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2023
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Regular Meeting of February 21, 2023 of the City Council of the City of Foster City, sitting as said Council and as ex officio the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District (EMID), was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor/President Froomin.
Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, as amended through Order N-08-21, the meeting was held as a hybrid meeting.
ROLL CALL
The Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary called the roll:
PRESENT: Councilmembers/ex officio Directors Sam Hindi, Stacy Jimenez, Art Kiesel, Patrick Sullivan, and Mayor/President Jon Froomin.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Stefan Chatwin, City/District Manager, Benjamin Stock, City Attorney/District Legal Counsel; Marlene Subhashini, Assistant City Manager; Derek Schweigart, Parks and Recreation Director; Julie Paping, Administrative Services Director; Ray Towne, Interim Public Works Director; Francine Magno, Senior Engineer; Rob Lasky, IT Manager; Yelena Cappello, Deputy City Clerk; and Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/City Clerk/District Secretary.
PUBLIC
The following people addressed the City Council via email regarding geese population management:
1. Dennis Milosky;
2. Judi Martelli;
3. Lisa Azevedo;
4. Matt Gowdyt;
5. Jan Locker;
6. Connie Vial;
7. Barbara Merkel;
8. Debbie Corazzelli; and
9. Mila Jose.
Drew addressed the City Council in person regarding notifications for committee meetings.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Vice Mayor/Vice President Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember/Director Kiesel, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, approving the following items on the City/District Consent Calendar:
City/EMID Consent Calendar
1. Minutes of City/EMID Special Meeting of January 30, 2023;
2. Minutes of City/EMID Regular Meeting of February 6, 2023;
3. City Ordinance No. 662, “An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the 5.135-acre Parcel Known as Century Plaza Located at 1065 East Hillsdale Boulevard, Northern Corner of Foster City Boulevard and East Hillsdale Boulevard, in the C-2/pd (General Business/Planned Development Combining) District With an Amended General Development Plan to Allow Research and Development (R&D) Use – APN 094-512-080 - RZ2021-0006 (First Reading February 6, 2023);”
4. City Resolution No. 2023-17, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amended Grant Letter of Agreement with the Gilead Foundation;”
5. EMID Resolution No. 3707, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amended Grant Letter of Agreement with the Gilead Foundation;”
6. City Resolution No. 2023-18, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Emergency Caused by the Threat of the Novel COVID-19 Virus, and Proclaiming the Continuing Need for the City Council, Planning Commission and Committees to Meet by Teleconference and Allowing for Increased Meeting Accessibility via in Person and Teleconference Meeting Participation;”
7. EMID Resolution No. 3708, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Proclaiming the Continuing Need for the Estero Municipal Improvement District Board of Directors, Planning Commission, and Committees to Meet by Teleconference and Allowing for Increased Meeting Accessibility via in Person and Teleconference Meeting Participation;”
8. Approval of Issuance of Request for Proposals for Street Sweeping Services (June 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025); and
9. City Resolution No. 2023-19, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Call for Bids for the Street Rehabilitation Project FY21/22 (CIP 301-703) and the Park Pathway Restoration Project FY21/22 (CIP 301-702) and Finding That the Projects Are Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).”
NEW BUSINESS
APPOINTMENT OF ONE CITIZEN TO A NEW FULL TERM FROM JANUARY 1, 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025 ON THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. MINUTE ORDER NO. 1900.
Communications Director/City Clerk Schaus presented the staff report.
The following applicants seeking appointment to the Audit Committee were interviewed by the City Council/EMID Board of Directors:
1. Vijay Dodd; and
2. Sairam Vengala.
By Consensus of the City Council, Minute Order No. 1900 was adopted, 4-1-0, appointing Vijay Dodd a new full term from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 on the Audit Committee. Councilmember/Director Jimenez voted for an alternate candidate, Sairam Vengala.
REPORTS
LEVEE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 327-657) – MONTHLY GENERAL UPDATE MINUTE ORDER NO. 1901.
Senior Civil Engineer Magno presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Hindi, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 1901, to receive and accept the Levee Improvements Project (CIP 327-657) - Monthly General Update.
RECREATION CENTER REBUILD PROJECT (CIP 301-678) – GENERAL UPDATE.
MINUTE ORDER NO. 1902.
Parks and Recreation Director Schweigart presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember Kiesel, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 1902, to receive and accept the Recreation Center Rebuild Project (CIP 301-678) - General Update.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MASTER PLAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 455-652) - CLEAN WATER PROGRAM - UPDATE FOR QUARTER 4 – OCTOBER THROUGH DECEMBER 2022. MINUTE ORDER NO. 1903.
Interim Public Works Director Towne and Steve Tarantino, Senior Engineer, EKI Environment and Water, presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Jimenez seconded by Councilmember Hindi, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 1903, to receive and accept Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan Improvements Project (CIP 455-652) - Clean Water Program – Update for Quarter 4.
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. TWO (2) IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,394,710.81 WITH TANNER PACIFIC, INC., FOR THE EXTENSION OF
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE LEVEE PROTECTION PLANNING AND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 327-657). CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-20.
Assistant City Manager Subhashini presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember Kiesel, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2023-19, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract Amendment No. Two (2) in the Not to Exceed Amount of $2,394,710.81 with Tanner Pacific, Inc., for the Extension of Construction Management and Support Services for the Levee Protection Planning and Improvements Project (CIP 327-657).” POLICY FOR REQUESTING TO ADD ITEMS TO A FUTURE AGENDA. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-21. EMID RESOLUTION NO. 3709.
Administrative Services Director Paping presented the staff report.
The following people addressed the City Council via teleconference:
1. Kathy Hutchison; and
2. Kandy O’Mara.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember/Director Jimenez, seconded by Mayor/President Froomin, and carried, 4-1-0, Councilmember/Director Kiesel voted “no,” to adopt City Resolution No. 2023-21, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting a Policy for Requesting to Add Items to a Future Agenda;” and EMID Resolution No. 3709 “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Adopting a Policy for Requesting to Add Items to a Future Agenda.
UPGRADING THE POSITION OF MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR TO THE POSITION OF MANAGEMENT ANALYST I IN THE CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-22. EMID RESOLUTION NO. 3710.
City/District Manager Chatwin presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember/Director Kiesel, seconded by Vice Mayor/Vice President Sullivan, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2023-22, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Upgrading the Position of Management Coordinator to the Position of Management Analyst I in the City Manager Department and Appropriating $10,620.75 for Employee Services Costs in the City Manager Department General Fund Budget;” and EMID Resolution No. 3710, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Upgrading the Position of Management Coordinator to the Position of Management Analyst I In the City Manager Department and Appropriating $10,620.75 for Employee Services Costs in the City Manager Department General Fund Budget.”
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY/DISTRICT WARRANT OF DEMANDS. NO ACTION TAKEN.
City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on January 31, 2023 and February 1, 2023 and ACH were processed on February 1, 2023.
CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND
REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager Chatwin welcomed Julie Paping to her new role as Administrative Services Director.
Councilmember/Director Kiesel stated that he attended a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on February 7. On February 4 and 5, he attended the Foster City Sister City Association events to welcome a delegation from Inagi City, Japan. On February 14, he attended the Foster City Village 10th Anniversary celebration. On February 16, he attended the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) meeting.
Councilmember/Director Jimenez stated that she toured the Shoreway Environmental Center in San Carlos on February 7 and attended an onboarding meeting for City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG). On February 9, she attended the C/CAG board meeting, and also and met with San Mateo-Foster City School District Superintendent Diego Ochoa, Board President Shara Watkins, and Board Member Allison Proctor and received updates about the Bowditch Middle School upgrades. On February 14, she also attended the Foster City Village 10th Anniversary celebration. On February 16, she attended the Commute.org Board meeting and onboarding session. She congratulated Julie Paping on her new role.
Councilmember/Director Hindi congratulated Julie Paping on her new role as Administrative Services Director. On February 8, he attended the Citizen Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting, and he invited the public to attend the Committee’s Community Workshop on Tuesday, March 21.
Vice Mayor/Vice President Sullivan wished everyone a happy belated Valentine’s Day.
On February 14, he attended the 10th Anniversary celebration of the Foster City Village.
On February 15, he attended a City Council closed session meeting and on February 16, he attended the Planning Commission meeting. He stated that he is aware of increased PG&E rates and would like to have a town hall or community meeting with neighboring cities and PG&E regarding the increases.
Mayor/President Froomin thanked Ray Towne for coming back as Interim Public Works Director. He also congratulated Julie Paping on her new position. He stated that he was gifted a scroll from the Mayor Takahashi of Inagi City, Japan during the Sister City events welcoming the delegation from Inagi City, and the gift will be on display at City Hall. He also attended the Foster City Village 10th Anniversary celebration. He thanked his colleagues for the discussion on the Policy for Requesting to Add Items to a Future Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Froomin adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.