CITY OF FOSTER CITY/
ESTERO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2023
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER OF CITY COUNCIL/EMID BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Regular Meeting of June 5, 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.
This 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 ; Ray Towne, Interim Public Works Director ; Tracy Avelar, Police Chief; Edmund Suen, Finance Director; Sofia Mangalam, Community Development Director; Robert Marshal, Deputy Fire Chief; Jenna Grimaldi, Police Corporal; Rob Lasky, IT Manager; Mark Lee, Police Lieutenant; Kevin Ortiz, Management Analyst ; David Liu, Human Resources Analyst; Daniella Flores, Social Media and
Communications Assistant; Shuli Chen, Video Technician; and Priscilla Schaus, Communications Director/ City Clerk/ District Secretary.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AND OBSERVING JUNETEENTH.
By Consensus of the City Council, this item was tabled to the June 20 City Council meeting.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 2023 AS “LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH.”
Mayor Froomin presented the proclamation Recognizing June 2023 as LGBTQ Pride Month to Commissioner Marilyn Hollinger, representing the San Mateo County LGBTQ Commission.
PRESENTATION FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA, FORMERLY THE SAN
MATEO COUNTY/SILICON VALLEY CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU REGARDING ESTABLISHING A SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT.
John Hutar, CEO of The San Francisco Peninsula presented on e stablishing a San Francisco Peninsula Tourism Marketing District.
PUBLIC
The following people addressed the City Council via email:
1. Evan Adams regarding the One Shoreline Development Standards and Recreation Center Rebuild Project;
2. Adam Varro regarding the proposed Levee trail closure from Lakeside Drive to Kiteboard Beach;
3. Alison M regarding the Housing Element;
4. Chinh Vo regarding the lower beach closure at Baywinds Park;
5. Antonia Moore regarding the geese population management plan; and
6. Bryan Wong regarding the geese population management plan.
Angela Stucker addressed the City Council via teleconference expressing her gratitude for the City of Foster City.
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 Regular Meeting of May 1, 2023;
2. Minutes of City/EMID Regular Meeting of May 15, 2023;
3. City Ordinance No. 66 4, “An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Adopting Amendments to the Foster City Zoning Map to Implement the RHNA 6 Housing Element for the 2023-2031 Planning Period and Finding the Amendments Within the Scope of the EIR Prepared for the Foster City Housing and Safety Elements Update – RZ2023-0001 (First Reading May 22, 2023);”
4. City Ordinance No. 665, “An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Amending the Foster City Zoning Map to Modify the Previously Approved General Development Plan for the + 100- Acre Lands Known as Metro Center in the C -2/PD (General Business/Planned Development) District to a C -2/PD (General Business/Planned Development) District with an Amended General Development Plan to Allow Commercial – or -- Mixed Commercial/Residential Use up to 222 dwelling units at 1010 Metro Center Boulevard in the Town Center Neighborhood (TC) and Finding the Amendments within the Scope of the EIR Prepared for the Foster City Housing and Safety Elements Update. (RZ2023-0002) (First Reading May 22, 2023);”
5. City Ordinance No. 666, “An Ordinance of the City of Foster City Adopting Various Text Amendments to Title 17, Zoning, of the Foster City Municipal Code Including Amendments to Chapter 17.14, R -2 Two-Family Residence District and Chapter
17.82 Emergency Shelters, Low -Barrier Navigation Centers, and Supportive Housing for consistency with State law and Finding the Amendments within the Scope of the EIR Prepared for the Foster City Housing and Safety Elements Update (RZ2023-0003) (First Reading May 22, 2023);”
6. City Resolution No. 2023-50, “A Resolution of the City of Foster City Approving the Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Call for Bids for the Roof Replacements at City Buildings Project (CIP 301- 693); and Finding the Approval of this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15301(d);”
7. City Resolution No. 2023-51, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15301(c);”
8. City Resolution No. 2023-52, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Shell Boulevard From E. Hillsdale Boulevard to Bounty Drive; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on Balclutha Drive West of the Turnaround Located in Front of the PJCC Campus and Shell Boulevard; the Closure of Vehicular Traffic Flow on E.
Hillsdale Boulevard From Edgewater Boulevard to Foster City Boulevard; The Shell Boulevard Exit From the South Service Road of the PJCC Campus; and the Shell Boulevard Exit From Civic Center Drive for the Fourth of July Celebration on July 4, 2023;”
9. City Resolution No. 2023-53, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving a Temporary Use Permit and Authorizing the Temporary Closure of Shell Boulevard Between East Hillsdale Boulevard and South Service Road, Balclutha Drive Between the Round- about on The Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) Campus and Shell Boulevard, and the Temporary Closure of the Shell Boulevard Exit of the South Service Road for Summer Days 2023;”
10. City Resolution No. 2023-54, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving Task Order CSG -2023-09 with CSG Consultants, Inc. for On- Call Professional Engineering and Temporary Staff Augmentation Services in the Amount of $250,000 for City Projects and Without Limitation for Reimbursable Projects; and Finding Approval of the Task Order exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3);”
11. EMID Resolution No. 3722, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving Task Order CSG -2023-09 with CSG Consultants, Inc. for On- Call Professional Engineering and Temporary Staff Augmentation Services in the Amount of $250,000 for District Projects and Without Limitation for Reimbursable; and Finding Approval of the Task Order Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3);”
12. City Resolution No. 2023-55, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Appropriating an Additional $240,000 in Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 to the City Attorney General Fund, Account No. 001- 0310-412-4251, for Legal Counsel Services;”
13. EMID Resolution No. 3723, “A Resolution of the Board of Dir ectors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Appropriating an Additional $240,000 in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to the City Attorney General Fund, Account No. 001- 0310-412- 4251, for Legal Counsel Services;”
14. City Resolution No. 2023-56, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Letter of Understanding for the Foster City Police Officers Association Effective June 1, 2023 and the Memorandum of Understanding for the Foster City Police Officers Association Effective July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026;”
15. EMID Resolution No. 3724, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Letter of Understanding for the Foster City Police Officers Association Effective June 1, 2023 and the Memorandum of Understanding for the Foster City Police Officers Association Effective July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026;”
16. City Resolution No. 2023-57, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving the Updated Job Classifications of Police Sergeant, Police Corporal, Police Officer, Police Recruit, Police Dispatcher, Deputy City Manager, and Assistant City Manager;”
17. EMID Resolution No. 3725, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District
Approving the Updated Job Classifications of
Police Sergeant, Police Corporal, Police Officer, Police Recruit, Police Dispatcher, Deputy City Manager, and Assistant City Manager;”
18. City Resolution No. 2023-58, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023, Effective June 1, 2023 and the Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, Effective July 1, 2023;”
19. EMID Resolution No. 3726, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District
Approving and Adopting the Updated Pay Plan for
Fiscal Year 2022- 2023, Effective June 1, 2023 and the Pay Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, Effective July 1, 2023;”
20. EMID Resolution No. 3727, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Approving the Extension of a Water/Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (W/WRAP) Through June 30, 2024; and finding adoption of Resolution exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3);” and
21. Approval of the Issuance of a Request for Proposal for On-Call Building Services.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED WATER RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-59. EMID RESOLUTION NO. 3728.
Interim Public Works Director Towne presented the staff report.
Mayor Froomin opened a public hearing to hear and consider comments regarding the Proposed Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Jayce Stucker addressed the City Council via teleconference.
Without objection from the City Council /Board of Directors , Mayor /President Froomin closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor/Vice President Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember/Director Hindi, and carried unanimously, 5- 0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2023- 59, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)” and EMID Resolution No. 3728, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant t o Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).”
FY 2023-24 PRELIMINARY BUDGET. MINUTE ORDER NO. 1920.
Finance Director Suen presented the staff report.
Mayor Froomin opened a public hearing to hear and consider comments regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Preliminary Budget.
Without objection from the City Council /Board of Directors , Mayor /President Froomin closed the public hearing.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember/Director Hindi, seconded by Councilmember/Director Jimenez, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 1920, to direct staff to proceed with incorporating the terms from the preliminary budget into the final budget for FY 2023- 24 to be considered for adoption by the City Council/EMID Board on June 20, 2023.
REPORTS
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MASTER PLAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (CIP 455-652) - CLEAN WATER PROGRAM - UPDATE FOR QUARTER 1 – JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2023. MINUTE ORDER NO. 1921.
Interim Public Works Director Towne introduced Senior Engineer Steve Tarantino, representing EKI Environment & Water, Inc., who presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice President Sullivan, seconded by Director Kiesel, and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 1921, to receive and accept the Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan Improvements Project (CIP 455-652) - Clean Water Program - Update for Quarter 1 – January Through March 2023.
UPDATE ON DEVELOPMENT OF CITY OF FOSTER CITY’S AGE- FRIENDLY CITY INITIATIVE THREE (3) YEAR ACTION PLAN. MINUTE ORDER NO. 1922.
Parks and Recreation Director Schweigart presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Councilmember Hindi, seconded by Councilmember Jimenez , and carried unanimously, 5-0-0, adopting Minute Order No. 1 922, to receive and accept the Update on Development of City of Foster City’s Age-Friendly City Initiative Three (3) Year Action Plan.
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION
ESTABLISHING WASTEWATER RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 -2024. CITY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-60. EMID RESOLUTION NO. 3729.
Interim Public Works Director Towne presented the staff report.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Vice Mayor/Vice President Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember/Director Kiesel, and carried unanimously, 5- 0-0, adopting City Resolution No. 2023- 50, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City Establishing Wastewater Rates for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)” and EMID Resolution No. 3729, “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Estero Municipal Improvement District Establishing Wastewater Rates for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024; and Finding this Resolution Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).”
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY/DISTRICT WARRANT OF DEMANDS. NO ACTION TAKEN.
City/District Warrants of Demands were Processed and Issued on May 15, 2023, and ACH were processed on May 5, 2023.
CITY/DISTRICT MANAGER REPORTS, COUNCIL/BOARD STATEMENTS AND
REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS
City/District Manager Chatwin stated that C ivics Academy will start on S eptember 13.
Recruitment and outreach will begin in July. Communications Director/City Clerk Schaus, her team, and City staff have been working on creating a robust academy that will focus on different City departments each week. There will also be a Town Hall meeting later this year with details to follow.
Councilmember/Director Kiesel stated that he attended the Planning Commission & Parks and Recreation Committee Joint Study Session Meeting on June 1 where they discussed the Recreation Center Rebuild Project. He noted he was impressed by the Parks and Reaction Committee for their out of the box perspectives they brought to meeting.
Councilmember/Director Jimenez stated that she attended Planning Commission & Parks and Recreation Committee Joint Study Session Meeting on June 1 and encouraged the public to take the Recreation Center Outreach Round 2 Community S urvey on https://www.surveyhero.com/c/fcrcrebuildoutreachsurvey2 . She also attended a panel for
Gilead on June 1 where she discussed the importance of the Recreation Center for the Foster City Community.
Councilmember/Director Hindi stated he attended the B ay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency Board Meeting on May 18 and reported that California’s drought condition has dramatically approved. On May 25 , he attended the Peninsula Clean Energy Board meeting where they passed the Diversity Equity Accessibility and Inclusion Action Plan Policy.
Vice Mayor/Vice President Sullivan stated that on May 31, he attended the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Board of Directors meeting. On May 25, he attended the Airport Land Use Committee meeting in Burlingame. On June 1, he attended the Planning Commission & Parks and Recreation Committee Joint Study Session Meeting and was happy to see the participation from the public. On June 1, he also attended the Progress Flag raising ceremony at Foster City Hall.
Mayor/President Froomin stated that on May 25 he attended the 41 st Annual Jobs for
Youth Breakfast Scholar Celebration with Councilmember/Director Jimenez. On May 25, he attended the San Mateo County City Selection Committee Meeting where Councilmember/Director Hindi was reappointed as an Alternate Liaison for the Association of B ay Area Governments, and he attended the South Bayside Waste Management Authority strategic planning session. On June 1, he attended the Progress Flag raising ceremony at Foster City Hall. He also thanked the Communications team for their work on the Mayoral Minute.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor/President Froomin recessed the meeting into Closed Session for:
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representative: Stefan Chatwin and Austris Rungis Employee Organizations: AFSCME and Management Group;
2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Government Code §54957) Title: City Manager; and
3. Report out from Closed Session.
Meeting recessed into Closed Session at 8:13 p.m. and reconvened at 10:40 p.m.
City Attorney Stock/District Legal Counsel Stock reported that no action was taken in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no objection from the City Council/EMID Board, Mayor/President Froomin adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.